Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

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Responsibilities include: Maintain accounting records through to trial balance, including journals, accruals, fixed assets and monthly reconciliations Manage Sage One integrations with the online store and other systems, including testing, troubleshooting and staff training Process payroll and coordinate the integration of time-and-attendance systems, ensuring accurate hours, overtime and leave records Prepare monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, audit schedules, budgets and cash-flow forecasts Oversee debtors, collections, creditors and payment preparation in line with approval procedures Reconcile bank accounts, card transactions, till receipts and online sales, investigating discrepancies where necessary Manage stock accounting, stock takes, branch transfers, costing and margin reporting Ensure timely and accurate VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and income tax submissions and reconciliations Maintain financial controls, audit-ready documentation, company compliance, CIPC submissions and insurance records Lead and support a team member, monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies Requirements: Minimum 5 years' end-to-end accounting experience, including within a retail environment Essential experience with Sage One and Sage Payroll, including online-store and system integrations Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance, or an equivalent relevant qualification Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial data analysis Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance and internal controls Experience with accounting practice, payroll integrations and completed articles or professional registration would be advantageous Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Strong commercial awareness, leadership ability and professional communication skills A proactive, dependable and detail-oriented individual who takes ownership, maintains confidentiality and consistently delivers accurate work Apply: