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Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper (Accounting Practic

Employer
Helderberg Personnel
Location
Somerset West Somerset West Cape Town Region, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Nov 10, 2024
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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Reference: SW005096-AM-1

Somerset West - My client, an Accounting Services Provider, has an opportunity for a Finance Assistant/ Bookkeeper to join their dynamic and fluid monthly accounting team.

The successful candidate must be flexible and able to adapt to the different needs of various clients and also step into different roles within the practice as and when required. This will involve covering various ad hoc duties within the finance function e.g. cash book, purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, etc.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDuties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Client bookkeeping services
  • Management Account function for certain clients - by client set deadline
  • Full client VAT responsibilities - for submission and ensuring clients are always compliant
  • Full client payroll function - for submission before client and SARS deadline
  • Full client's PAYE responsibilities - for submission and ensuring clients are always compliant
  • U-filing submissions
  • COIDA submissions
Required Skills:
  • Ability to make good decision, able to prioritize workload and be proactive
  • Able to work under pressure, plan, budget and meet targets
  • Good time management skills
  • Deadline orientated
  • Prompt response to email/telephone enquiries
  • Able to work independently and use own initiative
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Place high value on ethics, professionalism in client communications
  • Accountable for any actions
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to work in an open plan office within a diverse team
InHouse Administration Include:
  • Monthly invoicing
  • Daily time keeping
Requirements Include:
  • Have 2 - 3 years of experience in bookkeeping services
  • Experience in Xero and Sage Online
  • Experience in Simple Pay and Sage Online Payroll
  • Experience with Tax Administration on SARS eFiling profile
  • Proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written skills with a positive, proactive attitude
  • Ideally have Mathematics and or Accounting as matric school subjects.

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