Description:
A wonderful company based in Bryanston is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper.
Duties:
• Maintain accurate financial records, including daily transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, ensuring accuracy of transactions.
• Administer payroll for employees, ensuring that salaries, wages, benefits, and deductions are accurately calculated and processed.
• Ensure compliance with South African tax legislation (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.).
• Submit monthly payroll taxes and reports to SARS and other regulatory bodies.
• Handle payroll-related queries and provide employees with detailed payslips and tax information.
• Maintain employee leave records and statutory contributions (e.g., UIF, Provident Fund).
• Manage and monitor all outstanding debtor accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Issue invoices and ensure accurate coding of accounts receivable in Xero.
• Send out regular statements and follow up with customers on overdue payments.
• Work closely with clients to resolve disputes or discrepancies in outstanding balances.
• Prepare and maintain debtor aging reports and report on the status of overdue accounts to management.
• Assist in implementing strategies to reduce overdue debt and improve cash flow.
• Use Xero for bookkeeping tasks such as invoicing, reconciling bank statements, managing debtors, and generating financial reports.
• Set up clients and maintain Xero accounts, ensuring that all financial information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Generate and analyze financial reports such as profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and debtor aging reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded in Xero.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring VAT compliance is maintained.
• Ensure that all statutory deductions are correctly calculated and submitted (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and liaise with auditors as needed.
• Client Support and Communication:
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding their financial, payroll, and debtors queries.
• Provide accurate and timely financial insights to assist clients in their financial decision-making.
• Support clients in managing their financial and accounting systems, offering advice as necessary.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide assistance in the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors when required.
• Work closely with the management team to optimize cash flow and reduce financial risk.
Requirements:
Requirements:
• Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualifications (e.g., Bookkeeping Certificate, Diploma in Accounting).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bookkeeping, with specific expertise in Xero accounting software.
• Experience in payroll processing, especially knowledge of South African payroll and tax legislation.
• Experience in debtors’ management, including invoicing, collection, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential (Xero certification is an advantage).
• Experience using payroll systems such as SimplePay, Sage Payroll, or others.
• Solid knowledge of South African tax laws, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of debtor management processes and tools.
• Experience in a client-facing role, particularly dealing with financial matters.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices in South African businesses.
• Familiarity with additional accounting software beyond Xero (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel).
Competencies:
• Detail-Oriented: A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data.
• Organized: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to handle client queries and collaborate with team members.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to resolve issues efficiently, especially when dealing with clients and their debtors.
• Ethical: High level of integrity and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information.
Computer Literacy:
- MS Office (Outlook,Excel)
- Xero
- Simple Pay
- Sage Payroll
Requirements:
• Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualifications (e.g., Bookkeeping Certificate, Diploma in Accounting).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bookkeeping, with specific expertise in Xero accounting software.
• Experience in payroll processing, especially knowledge of South African payroll and tax legislation.
• Experience in debtors’ management, including invoicing, collection, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential (Xero certification is an advantage).
• Experience using payroll systems such as SimplePay, Sage Payroll, or others.
• Solid knowledge of South African tax laws, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of debtor management processes and tools.
• Experience in a client-facing role, particularly dealing with financial matters.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices in South African businesses.
• Familiarity with additional accounting software beyond Xero (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel).
Competencies:
• Detail-Oriented: A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data.
• Organized: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to handle client queries and collaborate with team members.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to resolve issues efficiently, especially when dealing with clients and their debtors.
• Ethical: High level of integrity and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information.
Computer Literacy:
- MS Office (Outlook,Excel)
- Xero
- Simple Pay
- Sage Payroll
- MS Office (Outlook,Excel)
- Xero
- Simple Pay
- Sage Payroll
Requirements:
• Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualifications (e.g., Bookkeeping Certificate, Diploma in Accounting).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bookkeeping, with specific expertise in Xero accounting software.
• Experience in payroll processing, especially knowledge of South African payroll and tax legislation.
• Experience in debtors’ management, including invoicing, collection, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential (Xero certification is an advantage).
• Experience using payroll systems such as SimplePay, Sage Payroll, or others.
• Solid knowledge of South African tax laws, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of debtor management processes and tools.
• Experience in a client-facing role, particularly dealing with financial matters.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices in South African businesses.
• Familiarity with additional accounting software beyond Xero (e.g., QuickBooks, Pastel).
Competencies:
• Detail-Oriented: A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data.
• Organized: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to handle client queries and collaborate with team members.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to resolve issues efficiently, especially when dealing with clients and their debtors.
• Ethical: High level of integrity and trustworthiness when handling sensitive financial information.
Computer Literacy:
- MS Office (Outlook,Excel)
- Xero
- Simple Pay
- Sage Payroll