Accountant​/Bookkeeper

Job Title: Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: George, Garden Route

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: R20000 – R30000pm

Our client is an established and forward-thinking accounting practice dedicated to delivering high-quality bookkeeping, tax, and financial management services to a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) clients. They foster a collaborative, tech-forward, and supportive working environment focused on precision, client relationships, and professional growth.

Our client is seeking an experienced Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage the full monthly bookkeeping cycle for a dedicated portfolio of SME clients. The successful candidate will handle transaction processing, VAT and EMP submissions, payroll administration, SARS compliance, and financial reporting while maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy and communication.

• Process and reconcile client financial transactions accurately and timeously.

• Maintain comprehensive bookkeeping records for a portfolio of SME clients.

• Prepare and submit VAT
  201 and EMP
  201 returns.

• Process payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.

• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for clients.

• Perform bank, debtor, creditor, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Perform tax calculations and complete tax returns for individuals.

• Support month-end bookkeeping and reporting processes.

• Liaise directly with clients regarding bookkeeping queries and outstanding information.

• Ensure all client deadlines and regulatory compliance obligations are met consistently.

• Compile financial statements (advantageous).

• Completed tertiary qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance, or a related field (BCom, National Diploma, or equivalent).

• 3 to 5 years of practical bookkeeping or accounting experience.

• Prior experience working within an accounting practice environment is preferred.

• Solid understanding of VAT principles within a South African SME environment.

• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage, and Pastel accounting software.

• Experience using SARS eFiling and Simple Pay will be advantageous.

• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English (written and verbal).

• Strong technology aptitude with the ability to learn new systems quickly.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Capable of managing multiple deadlines and client requirements simultaneously.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Hard
  
  Skills:
  
  Full-Function Bookkeeping, Bank Reconciliations, VAT
  201, EMP
  201, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Management Accounts, Xero, Sage, Pastel, SARS eFiling, Simple Pay.

• Soft Skills: Attention to Detail, Time Management, Proactive Mindset, Organization, Client Relationship Management, Bilingualism (English & Afrikaans).

• Job Related
  
  Skills:
  
  Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Tax Calculations, Deadline Management, Portfolio Management, Query Resolution.

• Summary: Accountant, Bookkeeper, SME Accountant, Practice Bookkeeper, BCom Accounting, Xero, Sage, Pastel, VAT, Payroll, Sagen Advisory.

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