Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

SUMMARY:
Role
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to join a dynamic and growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, excellent reconciliation skills, and solid VAT experience.
 
If you enjoy working with multiple clients, cloud accounting systems, and collaborating within a professional accounting environment, they would love to hear from you!
 
Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accounting records, cashbooks, and account reconciliations accurately and timeously across various entities
• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations and assist with the submission of VAT returns to SARS
• Prepare and submit EMP201 returns
• Assist with payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and payroll reporting
• Support senior accountants with the preparation of working papers, audit files, and annual financial statements
• Assist clients with accounting queries and provide professional support where required
• Assist with responding to SARS VAT queries, audits, and verifications when required
• Prepare management and financial reports for both internal and client use

• 3–5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Experience working with multiple clients or entities is advantageous
• Strong VAT processing and reconciliation experience is essential
• Experience with cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks
• Understanding of payroll processes and EMP201 submissions

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• SimplePay

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Professional communication skills when dealing with clients
• Strong organisational and reconciliation skills

POSITION INFO:
Role
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Junior Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to join a dynamic and growing team. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, excellent reconciliation skills, and solid VAT experience.
 
If you enjoy working with multiple clients, cloud accounting systems, and collaborating within a professional accounting environment, they would love to hear from you!
 
Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accounting records, cashbooks, and account reconciliations accurately and timeously across various entities
• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations and assist with the submission of VAT returns to SARS
• Prepare and submit EMP201 returns
• Assist with payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, and payroll reporting
• Support senior accountants with the preparation of working papers, audit files, and annual financial statements
• Assist clients with accounting queries and provide professional support where required
• Assist with responding to SARS VAT queries, audits, and verifications when required
• Prepare management and financial reports for both internal and client use

• 3–5 years’ experience in bookkeeping or accounting
• Experience working with multiple clients or entities is advantageous
• Strong VAT processing and reconciliation experience is essential
• Experience with cloud accounting systems such as Xero and QuickBooks
• Understanding of payroll processes and EMP201 submissions

• Xero
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• SimplePay

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Professional communication skills when dealing with clients
• Strong organisational and reconciliation skills