Senior Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Kerry Kopp Recruitment

Job Ref:

KZN000620/KK

Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Howick, South Africa

SUMMARY:
SENIOR BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT
HOWICK - KZN

Are you a team player with an eye for detail who will thrive in a busy environment? Utilise your senior bookkeeping skills!

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

Maintains records of financial transactions by establishing accounts; posting transactions; ensure legal requirement compliance
Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures
Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions
Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries
Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary account summaries
Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
Maintains historical records by filing documents both electronically and paper based.
Prepares monthly management reports for clients by collecting, analysing, and summarizing account information.
Submission of statutory reports/returns to SARS / DOL including but not limited to EMP201/EMP501/UIF/VAT201/COIDA.
Prepare annual reports and paperwork for Auditors to prepare AFS
Payroll – set up, maintenance and processing – weekly / bi-weekly / monthly salaries and wages – leave etc etc.
Client liaison
Maintain multiple sets of books for a variety of clients.

Competencies

Pastel Partner / Sage Online / Quickbooks
MS Office (Word;Excel;Outlook etc)

Desired Experience/Education

5 years plus Bookkeeping and Payroll experience
Previously worked/employed in the bookkeeping/accounting industry
Any relevant tertiary or certificates an advantage

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