Bookkeeper

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell. Financial Accounting and General Ledger: Accurate recording of all financial transactions and daily management of bank feeds. Perform daily reconciliations for all business entities to ensure real-time financial accuracy. Manage general ledger accounts, including the processing of adjusting entries and journals. Manage inter-company transfers and reconcile loan accounts between various entities. Maintain sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets; generate necessary financial reports. Record new purchases, calculate yearly depreciation, and track the disposal of old equipment with the auditors Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable: Create invoices (including rental invoices) and liaise closely with the Office Manager regarding outstanding accounts. Allocate supplier invoices to the Pastel Accounting System, reconcile creditor statements, and request missing invoices or PODs. Liaise with suppliers and facilitate timely payments. Payroll and Employee Administration: Full payroll function, including processing salaries and employee payments. Register employees on the clocking system, download data, and process timesheets for payroll. Manage the Kiosk (including payroll deductions), process monthly debit-order checks, and handle traffic-fine deductions. Assist with IOD (Injury on Duty) claims and administration where necessary. Statutory Compliance and SARS Reporting: Prepare and complete VAT201 returns for submission to SARS; set up and confirm payments. Prepare and complete monthly EMP201 returns (PAYE, SDL, and UIF) for submission to SARS; set up and confirm payments. Preparation for the Annual Financial Statements. Office Support and Administration: Handle and allocate cash purchases and ensure the petty cash remains balanced. Assist with switchboard and reception duties from time to time. Ensure all financial filings are kept up to date and follow up on various queries and emails. Oversee stock-takes, reconcile physical stock to the Pastel records annually. Requirements Qualifications and Experience: A Grade 12 Certificate in Accounting as a subject. A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping (e.g., National Diploma, BCom, or ICB certification) is highly preferred. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a full-function bookkeeping role. Technical Skills: Extensive experience with the Pastel Accounting System. Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and EMP201 returns. Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay) and a solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL. Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets). Skills and Competencies: High level of accuracy Assertive Fluent in English and Afrikaans