Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:

A well-established London based firm, specializing in corporate finance, tax and accounting is seeking a dynamic Bookkeeper, based in the Western Cape, to provide accurate real-time bookkeeping data to clients and to ensure they are compliant with all relevant regulations in order to help them make better business decisions and achieve their goals.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate with Mathematics
• A recent SAIPA/SAIBA/SAICA qualification or studying towards one is preferred
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance role, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliation will be required
• Must have basic VAT knowledge
• Proficiency in using Xero and Excel will be an added advantage
• Must have above-average communication skills, specifically in English, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, including clients and Line Managers
• Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and good time management ability are important for this role

• Managing the day-to-day book-keeping for 6 companies within the Group.
• Managing Accounts Payable ledgers.
• Assisting Accounts Receivable ledgers including managing ‘Chaser’ system for automated reminders in some companies.
• Providing support in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc duties.
• Running auto bills twice monthly and issuing invoices to clients.
• Ensuring staff complete weekly timesheets, run updates to practice management system and produce reports to management.
• Processing daily / weekly bank reconciliations.
• Preparing client account reconciliations.
• Performing ad-hoc reporting and data collection.
• Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data.
• Acting in accordance with the business’ values and competency framework.