Senior Bookkeeper

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

Responsibilities Bookkeeping Full bookkeeping for business and trust accounts up to trial balanceDay-end and month‑end processingPreparation of Management AccountsBusiness bank recons on major banksPosting of business Journals/EFTS/FeesPosting of year-end Journals,General Ledger ReconciliationsTrust interest and charges reconciliationsCreditor reconciliationsKnowledge of Sec 86(4) investments and processing in the various banksBEE yearly compilation and assistanceSASSETA compilation and online submissionVAT reconciliations and submissionsPreparation for auditorsPayroll Preparation of payroll on Sage Pastel Payroll for the company, including PAYE submissionBasic HR administration, including leave records and employment documentationEMP 201 submissions and UIF electronic declarationsEMP 501 bi-annual and annual submissionsAnnual COIDA returns Requirements Tertiary Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Senior Legal Bookkeeper roleSolid understanding of trust accounting and legal complianceExperience working with Lawpac and Sage PayrollStrong attention to detail and ability to work independentlyWell organised with strong communication skills Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

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Senior Bookkeeper

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

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Pietermaritzburg Full–Time

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Responsibilities Bookkeeping Full bookkeeping for business and trust accounts up to trial balanceDay-end and month‑end processingPreparation of Management AccountsBusiness bank recons on major banksPosting of business Journals/EFTS/FeesPosting of year-end Journals,General Ledger ReconciliationsTrust interest and charges reconciliationsCreditor reconciliationsKnowledge of Sec 86(4) investments and processing in the various banksBEE yearly compilation and assistanceSASSETA compilation and online submissionVAT reconciliations and submissionsPreparation for auditorsPayroll Preparation of payroll on Sage Pastel Payroll for the company, including PAYE submissionBasic HR administration, including leave records and employment documentationEMP 201 submissions and UIF electronic declarationsEMP 501 bi-annual and annual submissionsAnnual COIDA returns Requirements Tertiary Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a Senior Legal Bookkeeper roleSolid understanding of trust accounting and legal complianceExperience working with Lawpac and Sage PayrollStrong attention to detail and ability to work independentlyWell organised with strong communication skills Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

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