Senior Bookkeeper

1 week ago


Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa PKF (VGA) Knysna Inc Full time R180 000 - R216 000 per year

Duties:

  • Processing of books on accounting software for clients
  • Liaison with clients and SARS
  • Maintaining correspondence files with clients
  • General filing and admin
  • General accounting functions including preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Submission of VAT and EMP returns
  • Processing of payroll monthly
  • Review of Junior bookkeepers work and assist with training if needed
  • Ensuring deadlines are adhered too

Required Qualifications:

  • Matric with accounting as subject
  • Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in a bookkeeping role
  • Experience working in Pastel, Sage, Xero.

Skills required:

  • Very strong administration skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical and solution driven, ability to take initiative, problem-solving skills
  • Deadline driven and able to work under pressure
  • Able to take initiative
  • Capable of working independently
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent command of English written and spoken (Afrikaans beneficial)
  • Practical experience in dealing with SARS
  • Computer literate, excellent skills required on software like Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Sage Accounting, Xero, Pastel and payroll software
  • Must be able to communicate directly with clients in a professional and confident manner
  • Good personal and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met (overtime may be required from time to time).
  • Sound understanding of Vat laws and regulations

Salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person


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