Administrative & Bookkeeping Support, East London

We are seeking a well-rounded, professional, and self-motivated individual to provide administrative, bookkeeping, and client support. This role involves a balance of reception relief, document preparation, compliance support, bookkeeping, and project assistance.

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in bookkeeping or accounting 
• Minimum 2 years' experience in bookkeeping, accounts or financial administration 
• Completed Articles would be an advantage
• Understanding of accounting, compliance, and payroll principles
• Experience with Sage One / Xero or similar accounting software
• Excellent command of English (additional languages advantageous)
• An understanding of Tax, VAT / Sage allocations would be beneficial

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with bookkeeping and preparation of basic financials.
• Provide payroll assistance where required.
• Support Sage users with client-related queries.
• Bank / customer & supplier reconciliations
• Assist with SARS-related tasks including booking appointments, collecting/submitting documentation, and liaising with auditors or SARS where needed.
• Handle CIPC processes including annual returns, deregistrations, and beneficial ownership registers (BOREG).
• Prepare documentation for new client take on
• Assist with reception duties when necessary (ie – during reception lunch, or when reception is ill -check emails, follow up on calls etc.)

Note: Please ensure that you attach a certified copy of your ID and Qualification to be considered for this position.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.