Junior Bookkeeper

Junior Bookkeeper

Centurion, Gauteng

Salary : Negotiable, up to R20,000 p / m

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing transactions, performing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records, while assisting with various ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting :

Process general ledger entries, bank transactions, and reconciliations

Capture supplier and sales invoices, maintain customer and supplier accounts

Post monthly journals (salaries, depreciation, reallocations)

Assist with intercompany reconciliations (advantageous)

Prepare management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations

Liaise with clients to confirm and gather documentation

Compile basic annual financial statements for SMEs (advantageous)

Statutory Compliance :

Perform VAT reconciliations and VAT201 submissions

Assist with VAT audits (advantageous)

Submit EMP201 returns via SARS eFiling

Handle basic SARS correspondence

Assist with Provisional Tax and Income Tax Returns (advantageous)

Register companies at the Department of Labour for UIF and WCA (advantageous)

Minimum Requirements

Matric (National Senior Certificate)

Accounting Diploma / BCom Accounting Degree (advantageous)

SAIPA Articles (advantageous)

3+ years’ bookkeeping / accounting experience

Strong numeracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel – intermediate level)

Experience with Sage accounting software (essential), CaseWare (advantageous)

Personal Attributes

Strong administrative and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Professional telephone and email etiquette

Eagerness to learn and grow within the finance profession

• Skillset Required : Cco, Ability To Work Under Pressure, Vat, Erp, Analytical Ability, Financial Statements, Visio, Attention To Detail, Interpersonal Skill, Compliance, Accounting, Income Tax, Organizational Skills, Excel, Ms Office, Organizational Skill, Income Tax Returns, Detail-oriented, Documentation, Interpersonal Skills