Bookkeeper / assistant accountant

About the job Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Requirements: 4 -6 years bookkeeping experience, with solid trial balance exposure A relevant finance or bookkeeping qualification (Diploma/NQF level) Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and South African tax compliance Strong MS Excel skills and experience using accounting packages (Sage/Pastel/Xero/Quick Books) Someone accurate, organised, and able to meet deadlines Supplier engagement Experience working with stock or inventory Exposure to foreign currency transactions Worked on more than one accounting system at least 4 years

Role: Handling day-to-day bookkeeping (debtors, creditors, invoicing, bank postings) Reconciling bank accounts, petty cash, and credit cards Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory returns Processing payroll and making sure everything is SARS compliant Assisting with management accounts and supporting month-end processes Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing journals Liaisi...