Senior Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Senior Bookkeeper Bellville R30 000

POSITION INFO:

Senior Bookkeeper

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30 000,00 per month depending on experience

Education:

• Accounting or Bookkeeping Certificates / Degrees / Diplomas (Required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience, strong attention to detail, and expertise in bookkeeping software such as Quickbooks Online. As part of our IT business, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the company’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Financial Records

• Full accounts function up to Trial Balance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
• Process and reconcile bank transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing, expense tracking, and payments.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and categorized.
• Accounting Advisory to management.

Month-End and Year-End Processes

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts where requested.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Liaise with the external accounting officer regarding annual financial statements.

Payroll, VAT & Tax Compliance

• Process payroll and ensure accurate recording of salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Submit PAYE Returns including EMP201’s & EMP501’s as well as IRP5 preparations.
• Prepare and submit bi-monthly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with SARS regulations.
• Maintain compliance with tax requirements and submit Income Tax & Provisional Tax Returns.

• Director Remuneration and Loan Account management.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Generate financial reports to provide insights into business performance including cashflow analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by maintaining financial data accuracy.

Stock & Fixed Assets

• Assist with Stock management and ensure stock procedures are followed
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

Software & Process Management

• Utilize bookkeeping software such as Quickbooks Online and other relevant tools to streamline financial processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement in financial operations.
• Ensure best practices are followed in financial record-keeping and reporting.

Statutory & Administrative

• Ensure compliance with company BEE status
• Assemble and update employment contracts from templates
• Update customer contract schedules, keep a renewal register
• Ensure all contracts have valid signed agreements
• Document Management

Ad-hoc Duties:

• Training of assistant staff in junior accounting functions regarding purchase orders, stock management and invoicing

Person Specification:

We are looking for a candidate who is:

• Experienced: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping, with knowledge of Payroll, VAT and Tax.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Quickbooks Online is important.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple financial tasks accurately.
• Organized & Reliable: Able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive & Self-Motivated: A problem-solver who takes initiative and enjoys improving processes.

• Team Player: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and manage one junior financial assistant.

Why Join Us?

• We have a positive work environment and wonderful friendly staff.
• We love celebrating birthdays and treats are provided
• Great opportunity to learn more about the IT industry