Junior Bookkeeper and Administrator in Johannesburg South
Alice Business Consulting · Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Overview
A small accounting firm in Johannesburg South is looking for a Junior Bookkeeper and Administrator to join their close-knit team. You will handle daily bookkeeping on Sage or Pastel, run payrolls and VAT submissions for clients, and assist with admin tasks like SARS and COIDA queries. It is a great chance to grow your accounting skills with on-the-job training while working directly with clients.
About the role
Alice Business Consulting is a small auditing and accounting firm based in Johannesburg South. They are looking for a well-groomed, dedicated Junior Bookkeeper and Administrator to support their dynamic team.
In this role, you will split your time between bookkeeping and office administration. On the bookkeeping side, you will process entries from bank statements and other source documents using Sage Accounting or Pastel Partner, perform bank reconciliations, and handle simple month-end entries. You will also run small individual payrolls for allocated clients using Intercode, prepare simple VAT submissions for review, and liaise with clients to gather the information you need.
On the administration side, you will assist with various government department registrations, follow up on queries at SARS and the Department of Labour (COIDA), and provide general office administration support as required.
Note: The company offers on-the-job training in the various software packages, so this is a good opportunity to build your practical skills.
Requirements
- A bookkeeping certificate or diploma
- Knowledge of Sage Accounting, Pastel Partner, and Excel (training will also be provided)
- Well-groomed and dedicated approach to work
- Ability to liaise with clients and follow up on queries
Responsibilities
- Process entries from bank statements and other source documents on Sage Accounting or Pastel Partner
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Handle simple month-end entries
- Run small individual payrolls for allocated clients using Intercode
- Prepare simple VAT submissions for review
- Liaise with individual clients to obtain required information
- Assist with various government department registrations
- Follow up on queries at SARS
- Follow up on queries at the Department of Labour and COIDA
- Provide general office administration assistance as required
Job details
- Organisation
- Alice Business Consulting
- Location
- Johannesburg South, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior
- Education
- Certificate
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great entry-level role if you have a bookkeeping certificate and want to get hands-on experience in a small firm. They mention on-the-job training, so do not be shy if you only know the basics of Sage or Pastel. In your CV, highlight any coursework or practical projects involving bookkeeping, payroll, or VAT. Also show that you are organised and comfortable speaking to clients, since you will be following up on queries with SARS and the Department of Labour. A short cover note explaining why you are keen to learn and grow with a small team can go a long way. Good luck!
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