Junior Bookkeeper

**Summary**

The successful applicant will demonstrate a proactive, detail-oriented approach and should possess excellent communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively within a team. This position presents an opportunity for personal growth and development within our accounting firm based in Lagoon Beach, Milnerton.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Liaising with clients in the assigned portfolio
- Processing cashbook and bank reconciliations
- Overseeing creditor processing and reconciliations
- Processing month-end journal entries
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts
- Maintaining fixed asset registers and handling related accounting tasks such as acquisitions, disposals, and annual depreciation
- Conducting intercompany accounting and reconciling
- Preparing management accounts
- Administering the full payroll function, including EMP201 and 501 submissions with assistance
- Reconciling VAT and submitting SARS returns
- Electronically filing financial records
- Updating internal workflow management system (Pixie)
- Assisting with other finance-related tasks as requested

**Personal Attributes**:

- Excellent communication skills
- Deadline driven
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma/Certificate in Bookkeeping

**Business Skills/Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience
- Experience working in an accounting firm is preferred

**Industry Skills/Experience**:

- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero and Sage Business Online
- Proficiency in payroll software, with experience in Simple Pay preferred
- Proficiency in SARS e-Filing

**Job Type** - Permanent

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)