Half-Day Accountant

At Kontak Recruitment we offer recruitment services for the Johannesburg and Gauteng Region to employers, assisting with the placement and the full recruitment of personnel on all career levels. Kontak Recruitment is a pastel certified recruiter which manages the entire employment and recruitment service on behalf of clients from job spec writing as well as advertising your job listing and response handling right up to offer and acceptance stage including after placement service with a 3 month guarantee period. Kontak Recruitment offers an employment service and is a recruitment agency in Johannesburg, Gauteng servicing clients and HR professionals in securing personnel and finding staff through a professional recruitment service from Qualified recruitment consultants Kontak Recruitment as a Recruitment Agency in Johannesburg, services candidates and job seekers in finding jobs through our current job listings and job opportunities, assisting in enhancing career improvement. We deliver a professional CV writing service to job seekers to ensure that their CV's are current , modern and fresh. Whether you are looking for staff or looking for job opportunities, Kontak Recruitment has the solution for you. Contact us to find out how we can assist you with your recruitment needs. Seeking an experienced Accountant to manage the full accounting function and payroll for a single entity with an annual turnover of approximately R25 million. The successful candidate will handle day-to-day accounts, month-end reporting, statutory submissions and payroll for approximately 60 employees. This role requires someone who can work independently, manage deadlines and complete accurate work with minimal supervision. The position offers a reduced working week, flexibility and responsibility for the accounting function, working closely with the internal administrator and director. Minimum Requirements: BCom degree in Accounting or a related field. Completed accounting articles would be beneficial. Experience managing the full accounting function through to month-end reporting. Practical experience with cashbooks, debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations and VAT. Experience processing payroll, including wages, overtime and salary advances. Knowledge of Sage Evolution and Pastel Payroll would be advantageous. Experience using other accounting and payroll packages will be considered. Ability to manage multiple bank, credit card, call and loan accounts. Strong attention to detail, self-discipline and time management. Ability to work independently and attend the office regularly. Industry-specific experience is not essential. Availability to start in November would be preferred. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage the full accounting function for one entity. Maintain cashbooks and reconcile bank, credit card, call and loan accounts. Manage debtors and creditors, including invoicing and payment allocations. Prepare and load payments for director authorisation. Complete month-end processing and prepare monthly financial reports for the director. Prepare VAT returns and manage relevant SARS submissions and payments. Process payroll for approximately 60 employees, with payroll runs on the 15th and at month-end. Process casual wages, salary advances and approved overtime. Work closely with the administrator, who checks timesheets and overtime and prepares supporting information. Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for the auditor. Plan and complete invoicing, payroll and financial processing ahead of the December shutdown. Ensure accounting, payroll and statutory deadlines are met.