1. Qualifications (Junior & Senior)

• Matric with Accounting (essential).
• Certificate/Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance (essential for Senior, advantageous for Junior).
• Completed or studying toward:
• ICB Bookkeeping,
• NQF Level 5 Accounting,
• SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA (advantageous).
• Strong computer literacy: Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel) — essential for Senior roles.

2. Experience

Junior Bookkeeper

• 1–2 years bookkeeping experience.
• Experience capturing data, reconciliations, and basic accounting processing.
• Exposure to multiple companies (advantage).
• Basic payroll knowledge (advantage).
• Experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile (bonus).

Senior Bookkeeper

• 3–7+ years bookkeeping experience.
• Proven experience in bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Experience managing books for multiple companies simultaneously.
• Strong payroll processing experience — high volumes, e.g., 50+ companies.
• Experience with:
• WCA / RMA / FEM annual returns & audits
• WCA / RMA registrations
• UI19 schedules
• TERS submissions and audit queries
• SARS submissions & dispute resolution support
• Experience preparing audit packs, handling auditors, and completing compliance tasks.

📘 Duties & Responsibilities (Both Roles)

Senior Bookkeeper handles full responsibility; Junior provides support.

A. Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Full bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Monthly processing of financial transactions for multiple companies.
• Bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors, general ledger maintenance.
• VAT calculations, preparation, and SARS submissions.
• Preparation of management accounts (Senior).

B. Payroll Management (High Volumes)

• Process payroll for 58 companies monthly (Senior).
• Ensure correct statutory deductions, UIF, SDL, PAYE.
• Submit EMP201s & EMP501 reconciliations.
• Issue payslips and maintain payroll records.
• Junior assists with capturing and preparation.

C. Workmen’s Compensation (WCA), RMA, FEM

• Process yearly submissions for COIDA/WCA, RMA & FEM.
• Assist with audits and supply required documentation.
• Handle registrations, amendments, and classification queries.

D. UIF, TERS & Department of Labour

• Prepare and submit UI19 schedules.
• Assist with TERS applications, recons and audit queries.
• Liaise with Department of Labour on compliance matters.

E. SARS Compliance & Assistance

• Assist with VAT, PAYE, EMP201/501, and income tax matters.
• Liaise with SARS on queries, verifications, and supporting documents.
• Senior prepares submissions; Junior compiles backup and documentation.

F. Audit Support

• Prepare audit files and supporting documents.
• Assist with external auditor queries and year-end requirements.
• Ensure all statutory records are up to date.

G. General Administrative Accounting

• Maintain company statutory files.
• Capture supplier and customer invoices.
• Manage petty cash and reconcile accounts.
• Support accountants or management with ad-hoc requests.

Contact information

Ruan