Jnr Accountant / Bookkeeper

The position of Jnr Accountant / Bookkeeper exists at a well-established medium sized firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors in Somerset West. This position will report to the Managing Director and the main function of this position is to ensure that monthly accounting and statutory returns are submitted on time and to ensure that payrolls are accurate and on time. *Processing and reconciliation of monthly accounting* * Process source documents such as cashbook, debtors, and creditors * Reconcile accounts and provide client monthly management reports   *Processing and reconciliation of monthly payrolls* * Process all source documents for payroll and reconcile payrolls * Provide clients with relevant monthly reports * Make payroll related monthly payments (including statutory payments by agreed dates   *Administration and client relationship building* * Correspond with clients via telephone or email and request and collate relevant documentation from clients * Telephone support function to clients * Be the main source of contact with clients and build and maintain client relationship through excellent service to clients * Support and consult with clients and manage difficult customer queries and complaints.   *Tax functions* * Statutory tax functions such as UIF, WCA registration * Deregistration of VAT, PAYE * Submission of returns for clients and dealing with all SARS queries pertaining to submission of returns * Write letters to and lodge disputes with SARS   *Preparations of financial statements* * Compile documents for audit review by reconciling all balance sheet items and gathering all supporting documentation *Qualification* * Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject * N6 Certificate in Financial management or National Diploma in Accountancy   *Knowledge and Experience* * 1 – 2 years’ experience as a bookkeeper or Jnr Accountant * The company will consider candidates that have just completed their qualification with no experience. * Good knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act will be advantageous * Accounting software experience will be advantageous   *Key Competencies* * Must be good in organising of daily tasks * Must be able to multi-task * Must be able to delegate work * Must have good English writing skills * Must be highly organized * Must be able to prioritize * The ability to take ownership of work and meet deadlines. * Excellent time management skills. * Behaves in a respectful, honest, and ethical manner * Keen attention to detail *Qualification* * Grade 12 with Accountancy as a subject * N6 Certificate in Financial management or National Diploma in Accountancy   *Knowledge and Experience* * 1 – 2 years’ experience as a bookkeeper or Jnr Accountant * The company will consider candidates that have just completed their qualification with no experience. * Good kno