Junior Bookkeeper / Accountant

• Hire Resolve is seeking a detailed, motivated Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant for a established corporate client based in the accounting sector. Reporting to the accounting department, this position focuses on core bookkeeping through to trial balance, processing payroll components, client liaison, and financial administration.

Key Performance Areas:

• Full Bookkeeping Function: Process daily financial transactions, bank reconciliations, and ledgers through to trial balance.
• Payroll & Statutory Administration: Assist with payroll processing, as well as handling UIF and WCA compliance and submissions.
• Client Engagement & Documentation: Liaise with clients in both English and Afrikaans for document collection, financial queries, and ad-hoc meetings (predominantly office-based with local travel required).
• System Management: Maintain accurate accounting data using cloud accounting software and financial tools.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: Practical bookkeeping experience handling accounts up to trial balance within an accounting environment (non-audit focus).
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in Afrikaans and English (essential to support a large Afrikaans-speaking client base).
• Software Exposure: Experience or exposure to Xero and SimplePay is advantageous; CaseWare experience is a strong plus.
• Statutory Knowledge: Basic knowledge and understanding of UIF and WCA requirements.
• Logistics: Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle (required for occasional meetings and document collection).
• Qualifications: No formal qualification required, but actively studying or planning to study towards an accounting qualification will be well regarded.