Junior Accountant / Office Assistant

Qualification: National Diploma or B.Comm Accounting (advantageous) Experience: 2 years in similar hybrid role Must have Quickbooks 1. Accounting & Bookkeeping (QuickBooks) Proficient in QuickBooks Online/Desktop Full monthly processing : journals, bank recons, supplier/customer recons Posting and categorizing invoices , receipts , debit orders , and expenses Month-end closing procedures Maintaining asset registers and depreciation schedules Basic trial balance and management account preparation Understanding of COA (chart of accounts) structuring 2. Payroll (SimplePay) Working knowledge of SimplePay Monthly processing of salaries , including allowances and deductions Understanding of UIF , PAYE , SDL Issuing payslips , EMP201 submissions Annual EMP501 and IRP5 generation Handling staff leave tracking and statutory compliance 3. VAT & Compliance Preparing and reconciling VAT201 submissions Knowledge of zero-rated , standard , and exempt supplies Managing SARS eFiling platform: VAT, PAYE, EMP submissions Staying ahead of regulatory changes (SARS notices, UIF changes, etc.) Accurate documentation and filing for audit-readiness 4. General Office Support Strong document control and digital filing Coordinating supplier payments and capturing proof Support for client onboarding admin: FICA, mandates, contracts Booking meetings, diary management for management/advisers Liaising with external service providers (e.g., SARS, auditors, IT) General PA duties to partners if/when needed 5. Soft Skills & Tools Strong Excel proficiency (recons, lookups, pivots) Fluent in English & Afrikaans (written and verbal) Time management and the ability to multitask across admin & finance Integrity, discretion with sensitive financial data Familiarity with Office 365, OneDrive, and My Practice (advantageous)

Location: Rustenburg, ZA

Posted Date: 6/14/2025