Senior Bookkeeper - Pietermaritzburg at Accountancy Placements

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records up to the balance sheet level, managing key accounting functions, and supporting the preparation of management reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform debtor and creditor reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute debtor statements and monitor outstanding accounts
• Process supplier payments and issue remittance advices
• Process daily bank transactions and perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Process monthly payroll using Pastel Payroll, maintain payroll records, and generate payroll reports
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including EMP201 (PAYE), UIF, and VAT, as well as VAT reconciliations
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare working papers and supporting documentation for auditors at the financial year-end
• Maintain accurate financial records using Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll

Requirements

• Experience working with Pastel Accounting and Pastel Payroll
• Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills
• Experience with VAT, PAYE, and UIF submissions
• Ability to assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills