Bookkeeper
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A progressive financial compliance and advisory practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their growing team as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role (08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday) with some flexibility offered around lunch hours.
The firm works with SMMEs, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth clients, providing bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and payroll services tailored to each client. This role is suited to a seasoned bookkeeper who can manage multiple client accounts independently, deliver accurate financial information, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.
Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting
- Manage weekly and monthly bookkeeping across multiple client accounts.
- Perform bank reconciliations and cashbook processing across various accounting platforms.
- Prepare monthly management reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, debtors, creditors, VAT reports, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Process accounting journals and manage a high volume of client books accurately and timeously.
- Attend client meetings and maintain professional, trusted client relationships.
- Submit approved monthly reports to clients in line with agreed deadlines.
Payroll
- Process monthly and weekly payrolls, including payslips, payroll reconciliations, leave reports, EMP201s, and payroll analyses.
- Liaise with clients to gather payroll inputs and resolve payroll-related queries.
Tax & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501 returns and IRP5s.
- Manage UIF submissions and uFiling registrations.
- Assist with SARS reviews and audits for VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax.
- Stay up to date with South African tax legislation and regulatory changes.
Ad-hoc & Client Support
- Support senior management with ad-hoc bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and eFiling work.
- Assist with onboarding new clients and setting up structured digital client files.
- Maintain meticulous records and ensure tasks are tracked and documented.
- Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the firm.
Requirements
- 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 (Pastel Accounting/Payroll advantageous).
- 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.
Benefits