Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client, a well-established accounting firm, is hiring a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant in Knysna (new office will open in George, candidates who reside in George can also apply)

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for a Senior bookkeeper/Financial Accountant.

Duties:

• Processing of books on accounting software for clients
• Liaison with clients and SARS
• Maintaining correspondence files with clients
• General filing and admin
• General accounting functions including preparation of monthly management accounts
• Submission of VAT and EMP returns
• Processing of payroll monthly
• Review of Junior bookkeepers work and assist with training if needed
• Ensuring deadlines are adhered too
• Performing tax calculations
• Compilation of Financial Statements (added bonus but not essential)

• Matric with accounting as subject
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

• Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role
• Experience working in Pastel, Sage, Xero.
• Experience working on Caseware will be beneficial but not essential

• Very strong administration skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical and solution driven, ability to take initiative, problem-solving skills
• Deadline driven and able to work under pressure
• Able to take initiative
• Capable of working independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of English written and spoken (Afrikaans beneficial)
• Practical experience in dealing with SARS
• Computer literate, excellent skills required on software like Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Sage Accounting, Xero, Pastel and payroll software
• Must be able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner
• Good personal and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met (overtime may be required from time to time but its minimal).
• Sound understanding of Vat laws and regulations