Bookkeeper
$25,000–$35,000 year
On-siteParkhurst, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Manage weekly and monthly bookkeeping across multiple client accounts, perform bank reconciliations, and prepare management reports including income statements, balance sheets, and VAT reports. Process accounting journals, manage high-volume client books, and submit approved monthly reports in line with agreed deadlines. Handle monthly and weekly payrolls, liaise with clients for inputs, and prepare tax returns such as VAT201, EMP201, and IRP5s while assisting with SARS audits. Support senior management with ad-hoc accounting tasks, assist with new client onboarding, and contribute to process improvements. This permanent, full-time role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 08h00 to 17h00 with some lunch flexibility.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma, Degree, or professional certification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field
- 5–10 years' experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role within a practice environment
- Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts independently, including high-net-worth clients
- Highly proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, SimplePay, SARS eFiling, uFiling, and EasyFile
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and South African tax legislation
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
- Confident, professional communicator with a client-focused mindset
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work autonomously and proactively
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Pastel Accounting/Payroll
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