Bookkeeper / Assistant to Accountant

Stellenbosch
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW005412/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

We are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper / Assistant to Accountant for our client, an established engineering concern based in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Accountant, assisting with various aspects of the company’s financial operations. The focus will be on supervising the accounts clerks, handling reconciliation processes, maintaining bookkeeping up to trial balance, and managing the full payroll function.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision of Accounts Clerks:

Oversee and provide guidance to accounts clerks to ensure that day-to-day accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
Assist in the training and development of junior accounting staff.
Review and verify the accuracy of financial records submitted by accounts clerks.

Reconciliations:

Perform monthly bank, credit card, and supplier reconciliations.
Reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies as needed.
Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.

Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance:

Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Process invoices, receipts, payments, and general ledger entries.
Prepare and maintain the trial balance and assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.

Payroll Function:

Oversee the full payroll process, including salary calculations, deductions, and ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
Ensure that all statutory payments, such as PAYE, UIF, and SDL, are processed and submitted timeously.
Prepare and distribute payslips, and respond to employee payroll-related inquiries.

Additional Support:

Assist the Senior Bookkeeper with month-end and year-end close procedures.
Prepare documentation for audits and work closely with auditors during the audit process.
Contribute to the development and improvement of accounting systems and processes.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

Matric (Grade 12) with a relevant qualification in accounting or finance (e.g., bookkeeping certificate, diploma, or degree) is an advantage.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping, ideally within an engineering or similar industry.
Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliation processes, and payroll management.
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.) is preferred

Skills & Competencies:

Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in data entry.
Good understanding of payroll systems and tax legislation.
Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff effectively.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:

This is a full-time position based at our Stellenbosch office.
Competitive salary and benefits based on qualifications and experience.
Opportunities for growth and development within the company.

If you are passionate about bookkeeping and looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an engineering company, we encourage you to apply!

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.