Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006319/JC

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Somerset West - A stable. well established company operating within the agricultural intellectual property industry is seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk to join their team. The successful candidate will primarily work within the company, while also assisting with the financial administration of various related entities, including non-trading companies and trusts. The role requires someone who is trustworthy, highly organised, able to work independently, and comfortable managing a variety of accounting and administrative responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Processing and maintaining accounting records across multiple related entities
Weekly Sage Online processing, bank reconciliations and journal entries
VAT reconciliations and submissions
Debtors and creditors administration
Preparation and processing of month-end payments
Allocation and reconciliation of bank transactions and supplier payments
Internal and external invoicing
Sending customer statements and following up on outstanding accounts
Allocation and reconciliation of customer payments
General account reconciliations
Petty cash and credit card reconciliations
Assistance with administration relating to trusts and non-trading entities
Assistance with payroll-related submissions and reconciliations
SARS eFiling administration, including:

VAT201 submissions and supporting documents submissions.
EMP201 monthly submissions
EMP501 bi-annual reconciliations
IRP5 generation and administration as per SARS deadlines.

Assisting with ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks
Annually working with the auditors to align Sage Online with signed off financial statements by posting adjusting journals

Minimum Requirements:

Matric certificate
Diploma or Certificate in Accounting / Bookkeeping
3–5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or accounting role
Strong practical experience working on Sage / Pastel Accounting
Computer literacy with strong Microsoft Excel skills
Process and system driven
Experience with SARS eFiling

Skills & Competencies Required:

Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
Strong reconciliation and numerical skills
Good knowledge of VAT and SARS processes
Good work ethic
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to multitask and manage multiple entities/accounts
Good planning and organisational skills
Professional communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Reliable, trustworthy and discreet with confidential information
Team player with a positive attitude

Benefits:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
21 days annual leave
Working hours: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00 / Friday: 08:00 – 13:00

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.