Bookkeeper / Assistant to Accountant

My client, a home based Accounting business in Flamingo Vlei requires a Bookkeeper to assist the Accountant.

Start date: 1 February 2018

Half day position: 8h00 to 14h00

Key responsibilities:
Going out to clients to process their monthly bookkeeping
Handling in house bookkeeping clients
Pastel processing up to Trial balance – cashbooks, bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors, petty cash, stock
Drafting of monthly management accounts and reports
VAT calculations and reconciliations
Payroll calculations and reconciliations
Preparation of statutory returns – VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and Workmen’s Compensation
Completion of VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and Workmen’s Compensation registration forms
Attending SARS appointments
Assistance with tax returns
Assistance with SARS queries
Dealing with general queries from clients
Assistance with annual returns – CIPC
Assistance with statutory documents – CIPC
Assistance with admin duties in the office and answer the phone

The candidate must meet the following requirements:

Own reliable transport is essential
2 to 3 years relevant working experience
Previous experience working in an accounting practice is advantageous
Pastel experience is essential (inventory experience is advantageous)
Quickbooks experience is advantageous
Computer literate in word, excel and outlook
SARS e-filing and ****@*****.*** experience is essential
Good communication skills (verbal and written)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Must be neat, organised, punctual, hardworking and motivated
Attention to detail is essential
Good understanding of debits and credits and accounting principles
Must have contactable references
Must have a friendly and pleasant personality

Please send your CV, academic records, a recent photo of yourself to the advertiser.