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