Our client within the manufacturing industry is looking for a 2 Bookkeepers to join the Finance team in the Western Cape, Southern Suburbs.

The position will report to the financial manager and involves maintaining the creditors & debtors ledger, processing Payroll, bank reconciliations, dealing with queries, invoicing and credit control.

Duties & Responsibilities
General ledger

Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions
Assist with management accounts analyses
Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate
Control & processing of petty cash
Create cost analysis reports (fixed and variable costs)
Provide administrative support during budget preparation
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and income-expenditure patterns
Check stock records for accuracy
Ensure timely preparation and submission of VAT and other tax returns

Cash Book

Reconcile bank statements
Processing payments and receipts and postings to General Ledger
Processing payments and receipts accurately and within expected time periods

Invoicing/Debtors/ Creditors

Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
Process invoices and follow up with clients/ suppliers as needed
Performing reconciliations of accounts
Weekly/Month-end billing
Prepare and present regular accounting reports
Ensure accruals and prepayments are applied to processed transactions

Payroll

Payroll & pension preparation with time records
Support weekly and monthly payroll and keep organized records
Reviewing documentation/contracts
Keep updated leave and HR records
Ensure compliance with statutory emp201 returns
Assist with annual irp5’s and reconciliations
Conduct monthly management checks and payroll analyses
Wage and salary journals
Desired Experience & Qualification
5 years’ Work experience as a bookkeeper or similar role

Experienced in reconciliations, creditors, debtors and company accounts

Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures

Advanced MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)

Familiarity with accounting software, especially ACCPAC

Organizational and time-management skills

Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors