Junior Accountant

2 days ago


Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa Square Peg Consulting Inc Full time

About Us

We are a small, established accounting firm based in Somerset West, servicing SMEs and individuals. Our focus is practical, compliant accounting and tax work using modern cloud-based systems.

The Role

This is a junior to intermediate accounting role suited to someone who wants to grow within a professional accounting firm. You will be involved in day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll processing and tax preparation under guidance from senior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting

  • Capturing and processing transactions in Xero
  • Bank, debtor and creditor reconciliations
  • Processing journals as instructed
  • Preparing schedules for review
  • Maintaining accurate supporting documentation

Payroll

  • Payroll processing via SimplePay
  • EMP201 preparation and submission support
  • Leave administration and payroll queries
  • IRP5 data preparation

Tax & Compliance

  • VAT201 preparation for review
  • PAYE and UIF calculations
  • Provisional tax data preparation
  • SARS eFiling administration and follow-ups

Systems

  • Xero
  • SimplePay
  • Dext
  • Microsoft Excel (basic to intermediate)

Minimum Requirements

  • 1–3 years bookkeeping or junior accounting experience
  • Exposure to Xero and SimplePay
  • Basic understanding of VAT and PAYE
  • Fluent in Afrikaans (spoken and written)
  • Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Own reliable transport
  • Available to work from the office (no remote work)

What We Offer

  • Stable work environment
  • Exposure to a variety of accounting and tax work
  • On-the-job learning and development
  • Office-based role in Somerset West

How to Apply

Please send:

  • Your CV
  • A short cover note confirming:
  • Afrikaans fluency
  • Xero / SimplePay experience
  • Current salary and notice period

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month

Expected hours: 25 – 45 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Somerset-Wes, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

  • accounting: 1 year (Required)
  • payroll: 1 year (Required)

Language:

  • Afrikaans (Required)

Location:

  • Somerset-Wes, Western Cape (Preferred)

Work Location: In person



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