Our client is seeking to employ a Bookkeeper to join their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Experience in bookkeeping and accounting administration.

• Experience with payroll processing and administration.

• Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll processes.

• Experience with SARS PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT201, EMP201 and EMP501.

• Experience with statutory deductions, provident and medical aid funds, garnishee orders and labour union deductions.

• Experience with bank statement and creditors reconciliations.

• Strong filing and record-keeping skills in accordance with statutory and company requirements, including POPI/PAIA.

• Ability to manage employee files, leave records and payroll-related queries.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.

• Experience with SAGE 300 Accpac.

• Experience with SAGE 300 People Payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Capturing all invoices and payroll data onto the approved accounting and payroll systems.

• Managing, processing, calculating and completing monthly payroll.

• Investigating and resolving payroll queries.

• Processing and reconciling payroll-related statutory deductions and payments.

• Reporting and filing WRA or IOD matters within the required legal timelines.

• Liaising with bargaining councils, legal bodies and statistical agencies as required.

• Maintaining accurate employee files and relevant leave records.

• Completing bank statement reconciliations for cash, EFT, Speedpoint, debtors deposits and company payments.

• Capturing and processing all relevant accounting data.

• Completing month-end creditors statement reconciliations and creditor payments.

• Managing company creditors payments, expenses, EFTs and petty cash.

• Completing and submitting month-and-year-end statements as required.

• Administering VAT201 and EMP201, including reconciliation and payments to SARS.

• Assisting with EMP501 tax year-end and mid-year reconciliations.

• Assisting with year-end audit requirements and supplying relevant information.

• Compiling documentation for credit applications.

• Managing and coordinating financial/accounting queries.

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.