Bookkeeper

A progressive financial compliance and advisory practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their growing team as soon as possible. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role (08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday) with some flexibility offered around lunch hours.

The firm works with SMMEs, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth clients, providing bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and payroll services tailored to each client. This role is suited to a seasoned bookkeeper who can manage multiple client accounts independently, deliver accurate financial information, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

  • Manage weekly and monthly bookkeeping across multiple client accounts.

  • Perform bank reconciliations and cashbook processing across various accounting platforms.

  • Prepare monthly management reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, debtors, creditors, VAT reports, and general ledger reconciliations.

  • Process accounting journals and manage a high volume of client books accurately and timeously.

  • Attend client meetings and maintain professional, trusted client relationships.

  • Submit approved monthly reports to clients in line with agreed deadlines.

Payroll

  • Process monthly and weekly payrolls, including payslips, payroll reconciliations, leave reports, EMP201s, and payroll analyses.

  • Liaise with clients to gather payroll inputs and resolve payroll-related queries.

Tax & Compliance

  • Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501 returns and IRP5s.

  • Manage UIF submissions and uFiling registrations.

  • Assist with SARS reviews and audits for VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax.

  • Stay up to date with South African tax legislation and regulatory changes.

Ad-hoc & Client Support

  • Support senior management with ad-hoc bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and eFiling work.

  • Assist with onboarding new clients and setting up structured digital client files.

  • Maintain meticulous records and ensure tasks are tracked and documented.

  • Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.

  • Play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Requirements

  • Diploma, Degree, or professional certification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field.

  • 5–10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role within a practice environment.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts independently, including high-net-worth clients.

  • Highly proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, SimplePay, SARS eFiling, uFiling, and EasyFile (Pastel Accounting/Payroll advantageous).

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and South African tax legislation.

  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.

  • Confident, professional communicator with a client-focused mindset.

  • Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work autonomously and proactively.

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