Junior Bookkeeper

**Reporting to**: Group Accountant

**Job Purpose**: The Junior Bookkeeper will be responsible for the full function processing to trial balance.

**Location**: Woodstock, Cape Town

**KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS**:
Under the management / direction of the Group Accountant, the Junior Bookkeeper will have the following responsibilities (including but not limited to):
**General ledger to trial balance - Legal entity**
- Drive monthly general ledgers, Creditors and Cashbook processing to trail balance.
- Ensure all entries are accurately captured in the general ledger within reporting deadlines.
- Ensure preparation & review of all general ledger reconciliations within reporting deadlines.
- Identify and correct any accounts processing deficiencies.
- Prepare monthly management packs within reporting deadlines.
- Preparation of applicable schedules ancillary to the reports.
- Prepare general ledger, trail balances and supporting schedules for audit and address audit queries.

**VAT**
- Assist in timely preparation VAT calculations and reconciliations
- Assist in timely submission and payment of VAT returns

**MININUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Matric
- Basic processing of creditors, debtors and cashbook required.
- Advanced competency in MS Excel.
- Experience in Accpac advantageous.
- Keen attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Analytical thinker and problem solver
- Proactive, responsive and deadline driven
- Entry-level accounting related qualification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills

**Working Hours**:
You will be required to work a maximum of 45 hours per week.

**Monday to Friday**: You will be required to work from 08:00am - 17:00pm.

**This appointment will be made in line with the Nimble Group Employment Equity plan**.