SUMMARY:
Are you a meticulous numbers professional ready to take ownership of a full bookkeeping function? Join a well-established accounting firm where accuracy, client service, and deadline-driven excellence are at the heart of everything they do. This position is within a professional financial services and accounting firm known for delivering comprehensive bookkeeping and financial reporting solutions to a diverse client base. As a Bookkeeper / Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the full monthly transaction cycle and producing accurate monthly and annual financial reports for a portfolio of clients.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
- Process source documents supplied or downloaded electronically, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Liaise with clients to ensure receipt of all necessary backup documentation in line with agreed deadlines.
- Record all bank transactions, including petty cash, and perform full bank account reconciliations.
- Raise monthly accruals and reconcile intercompany loan accounts where required.
- Process inventory adjustments and manage fixed assets, including raising, disposal, depreciation, and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
- Review debtors and creditors ageing reports, identifying and querying any irregularities.
- Verify ISA payments and raise interest provisions as necessary.
- Prepare monthly Management Accounts Reports and VAT reports for submission by due dates.
- Update WIP schedules daily and attend to individual client requests, including on-premises visits where required.
Requirements- Education: Studying towards or in possession of an Accounting / Bookkeeping degree or Diploma.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years' bookkeeping or accounting experience.
- Technical Skills: Excellent working knowledge of Xero, Sage Pastel, and Sage Online is essential. Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and CIPC required.
Attributes- Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proactive, self-managed, and able to work independently.
- A collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-confident with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and colleagues.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Remuneration: R20 000 - R25 000 | Based on experience
**Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted**
