Junior Bookkeeper-Boksburg

The Junior Bookkeeper will assist with the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for a portfolio of clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing financial transactions, performing reconciliations, assisting with VAT and other statutory requirements, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, organised and eager to develop their accounting skills within a professional accounting practice.

Bookkeeping

• Capture daily financial transactions accurately and timeously.

• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices and payments.

• Process receipts, payments and general ledger transactions.

• Perform bank reconciliations.

• Reconcile creditors and debtors.

• Assist with monthly bookkeeping and financial processing.

• Process journals and adjustments under supervision.

• Maintain accurate accounting records for a portfolio of clients.

• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.

VAT & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns.

• Assist with PAYE and other statutory submissions where required.

• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and properly filed.

• Assist with SARS-related queries and documentation.

• Maintain awareness of relevant tax and accounting deadlines.

Client Support

• Liaise with clients to obtain invoices, statements and other financial documentation.

• Respond to routine client accounting queries.

• Maintain professional relationships with clients.

• Escalate complex accounting matters to the Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper.

Administration & Filing

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files.

• File financial documents electronically and/or physically.

• Ensure supporting documentation is properly referenced and accessible.

• Assist with preparation of information for annual financial statements and audits.

• Maintain confidentiality of client financial information.

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• Accounting qualification or relevant bookkeeping certificate/diploma would be advantageous.

• 1–2 years' bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within an accounting firm.

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

• Experience with bank and creditor/debtor reconciliations.

• Basic knowledge of VAT.

• Computer literate with good Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with accounting software such as Sage/Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks or similar.

• Good numerical and analytical ability.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

R15000-R20000

If you meet the requirements, please submit your CV and qualifications to ***email_hidden***