Senior Bookkeeper at RecruitMyMom

Job Description

• A progressive financial compliance and advisory practice is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their growing team as soon as possible. This position is being offered as an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension and permanency for the right candidate. This is a full-time, office-based role (08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday) with some flexibility offered around lunch hours. 
• The firm works with SMMEs, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth clients, providing bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and payroll services tailored to each client. This role is suited to a seasoned bookkeeper who can manage multiple client accounts independently, deliver accurate financial information, and contribute to the firm’s continued growth.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Financial Reporting

• Manage weekly and monthly bookkeeping across multiple client accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cashbook processing across various accounting platforms.
• Prepare monthly management reports including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, debtors, creditors, VAT reports, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Process accounting journals and manage a high volume of client books accurately and timeously.
• Attend client meetings and maintain professional, trusted client relationships.
• Submit approved monthly reports to clients in line with agreed deadlines.

Payroll

• Process monthly and weekly payrolls, including payslips, payroll reconciliations, leave reports, EMP201s, and payroll analyses.
• Liaise with clients to gather payroll inputs and resolve payroll-related queries.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501 returns and IRP5s.
• Manage UIF submissions and uFiling registrations.
• Assist with SARS reviews and audits for VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax.
• Stay up to date with South African tax legislation and regulatory changes.

Ad-hoc & Client Support

• Support senior management with ad hoc bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and eFiling work.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and setting up structured digital client files.
• Maintain meticulous records and ensure tasks are tracked and documented.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Play an active role in supporting the continued growth of the firm.

Requirements

• Diploma, Degree, or professional certification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping/accounting role within a practice environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts independently, including high-net-worth clients.
• Highly proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, SimplePay, SARS eFiling, uFiling, and EasyFile (Pastel Accounting/Payroll advantageous).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and South African tax legislation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
• Confident, professional communicator with a client-focused mindset.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work autonomously and proactively.