Accountant / Bookkeeper

About the position

Are you a detail-oriented Bookkeeper or Accountant looking for an opportunity in a friendly work environment? (For real!) We are seeking a skilled financial professional to join an accounting practice in Wapadrand, Pretoria East.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing bookkeeping functions, including VAT calculations and submissions.
• Processing payroll using Pastel Payroll and/or SimplePay.
• Handling financial statements and reporting (for Accountant-level candidates).
• Working with Sage 1 (and ideally Xero) for accounting processes.
• Assisting with CIPC-related tasks (knowledge of this is strongly recommended).

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a financial practice.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and financial statements (Accountant).
• Experience using Sage 1 and, preferably, Xero.
• Payroll experience on Pastel Payroll and/or SimplePay.
• Familiarity with CIPC procedures is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and ensure accuracy in financial records.

We are open to candidates with variable working hours and different levels of qualifications and experience, making it challenging to specify a salary range. The offer will be market-related and aligned with your skills, experience, and qualifications.

Desired Skills:

• sage1
• xero
• payroll
• bookkeeping
• vat
• cipc
• excel