The Role
Manage client accounts through trial balance, process monthly accounting, administer debtors and creditors, reconcile tax, VAT and EMP501 obligations, process payroll and PAYE, issue IRP5 certificates, manage SARS eFiling, and maintain accurate electronic and physical records. The role requires bookkeeping experience, strong SARS compliance knowledge, bilingual Afrikaans and English communication, and proficiency with Pastel, Xero, Sage Online, and Microsoft Office.
Summary Generated by Built In
ABOUT THE ROLE
A well-established accounting practice in Wellington, Western Cape, is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of client accounts through to trial balance, handle payroll, VAT and SARS compliance, and keep client records accurate and up to date.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monthly accounting processing up to trial balance
• Debtors and creditors administration
• Tax, VAT and EMP501 reconciliations
• Issuing IRP5 certificates
• Salary calculations and PAYE administration
• SARS eFiling administration
• General accounting and client administration
• Maintenance of electronic and hard-copy records
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience, preferably within an accounting practice
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written)
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• A diploma or relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
SYSTEMS KNOWLEDGE
• Pastel
• Xero Accounting
• Sage Online
• SARS eFiling
• Microsoft Office
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• Financial statements
• Fixed asset registers
• Inventory systems
• General bookkeeping and accounting processes
IDEAL CANDIDATE
This position suits an experienced bookkeeper from an accounting practice environment who is comfortable managing multiple client accounts. Strong knowledge of SARS compliance, payroll processing and VAT submissions, together with experience on cloud-based systems such as Xero and Sage Online, will be advantageous.
Skills Required
- Grade 12 or Matric
- Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience
- Experience preferably within an accounting practice
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English, verbally and in writing
- Valid driver's licence
- Own reliable transport
- Diploma or relevant tertiary qualification
- Knowledge of Pastel, Xero Accounting, Sage Online, SARS eFiling, and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of financial statements, fixed asset registers, inventory systems, and general bookkeeping and accounting processes
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The Company
What We Do
Advius Group helps CEOs, CHROs, and C-suite members build executive teams that perform as an integrated system. They combine executive search with a structured integration program to accelerate time-to-impact and de-risk leadership transitions.
