Job Description
I have an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeper from an accounting firm environment, to join my client based in Bellville. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the bookkeeping of a portfolio of clients, this includes capturing the accounting records, maintaining payroll, submitting VAT and employee tax returns, attending to correspondence with SARS, invoicing / billing clients to name a few.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of time sheets and time sheet approvals
• Assist the bookkeeping department with accounting, payroll matters, Easyfile / eFiling, complex reconciliation's, and journal entries
• Prepare and submit bi-annual EMP501 reconciliation's for payroll clients
• Manage bookkeeping department duties including WCA / FEM / RMA declarations, payments, and issuing Letters of Good Standing
• Correspond with SARS, including handling electronic, telephonic, and branch-related matters
• Invoice clients for services performed on a weekly or monthly basis, and ensure invoicing targets are met

Requirements:

• Experience in an accounting firm
• An undergraduate degree in finance/accounting
• A postgraduate qualification in finance/accounting an advantage
• Experience with GreatSoft, Pastel, Xero; SimplePay, Pastel Payroll and CaseWare will be an advantage