Accountant/ Bookkeeper

About

An established Accounting practice in Queensburgh, Durban is seeking an appropriately qualified and junior office based Accountant/ Bookkeeper to join our team.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Tax (Advantage) or currently studying towards a Diploma/ Degree in Accounting/Tax
• Valid driver’s license with own reliable vehicle

Experience and Knowledge:

• 2 years+ recent experience in an Accounting/ Auditing practice
• Understanding of VAT, Employee Costs, Income Tax
• Dealing with SARS Audits and Reviews
• Dealing with Department of Labour/ COIDA Audits
• Ability to work within a team
• Understanding of SARS E-filing and SARS Easy-file
• Accurate data capturing right up to Trial Balance

Skills and Competencies required:

• Strong analytical skills
• Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision
• MS Office with solid excel skills
• SAGE Pastel/ Evolution/ Partner
• VIP Payroll/ SAGE Payroll
• Ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Strong Data Capturing skills up to Trial Balance
• Prepare/Review monthly Salary and Wages schedules
• Prepare/Review monthly VAT reports
• Prepare/Review monthly Management Accounts (Training will be provided)
• Compile/Review supporting documentation and schedules required for external audits and working paper files for Management Accounts/ Annual Financial Statements(Training will be provided)
• Review Trial Balances and General Ledgers (Training will be provided)
• Assisting with SARS VAT registrations, SARS PAYE-SDL-UIF registrations, SARS Customs Importers/Exporters/ Bonded Codes registrations, U-filing registrations, COIDA registrations (Training will be provided)

Job Types:

Full-time, Permanent

Work Location:

In person