Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper — SAIPA/SAICA Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Junior Accountant/Bookkeeper — SAIPA/SAICA to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- VAT reconciliations (assistance with income tax and provisional tax submissions);
- Payroll preparation;
- Monthly accounting and processing up to trail balance;
- Sorting and filing of financial records;
- Preparation of year end schedules to support the preparation of annual financial statements as well as other admin duties;
- Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis;
- Monthly bank reconciliations;
- Monthly journal entries;
- Client liaison.
Requirements:
- Computer Literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Xero);
- Experience in VAT, PAYE and Income tax (SARS returns);
- Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Accounting will be an advantage;
- Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans;
- 4 7 years bookkeeping experience;
- Deadline driven;
- Payroll experience will be an advantage;
- SAICA or SAIPA articles preferred;
- Work efficiently under pressure;
- Own transport;
- Detail oriented.