Bookkeeper

About the position

Job Specification:

• Processing of day-to-day transactions, bank entries, supplier invoices, customer invoices, and journal entries
• Preparing monthly / bi-monthly VAT returns and submissions
• Must come from an accounting practice background (very important)

Knowledge and qualifications:

Accounting Diploma or degree / or at least 3 years experience as a bookkeeper in an Accounting firm.

• Knowledge of Pastel Partner, Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
• Some knowledge of Pastel Payroll (beneficial but not mandatory)
• Good working knowledge of the Companies Act and Income Tax Act
• Knowledge of VAT, Employees Tax, COIDA, and UIF
• Experience with EasyFile and SARS eFiling
• Able to perform under pressure and meet multiple deadlines
• Tax knowledge will be a definite advantage:
• Completing and submitting annual tax returns
• Strong eFiling experience
• Ensuring client compliance with SARS legislation
• Corresponding with SARS on tax matters
• Good people and communication skills are essential

Desired Skills:

• Pastel Payroll
• Xero
• Sage
• Quickbooks
• Bookkeeping
• Journals
• SARS
• VAT
• COIDA
• Easyfile
• E-filling
• Invoices
• Invoicing
• Tax Returns
• Accounting software

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 to 5 years Bookkeeping

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma