Junior accountant / senior bookkeeper

Durbanville

• Key Responsibilities
• Record and maintain financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Manage accounts payable: process invoices, payments, reconciliations, and maintain age analysis.
• Manage accounts receivable: process invoices, receipts, reconciliations, and maintain age analysis.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and related reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist with monthly management accounts.
• Support audit preparations and respond to audit-related queries.
• Handle petty cash, journals, and accruals for both payables and receivables.
• Manage SARS administration and prepare statutory returns, including Income Tax, Provisional Tax, VAT, and PAYE.
• Maintain accurate client files and ensure proper recordkeeping of both digital and hard-copy documentation.

• Team player with a positive, self-motivated attitude.
• Strong bookkeeping and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills essential.
• Working knowledge of Sage and/or Xero (advantageous).
• Solid understanding of tax compliance and SARS eFiling.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification or equivalent experience.
• Prior experience within an accounting or audit practice will be highly beneficial.

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