Job Description

Bookkeeper and Office Administrator - Karkloof
Our respected client in the farming industry seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Office Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and an interest in agriculture.Responsibilities:Bookkeeping

• Manage bookkeeping on Pastel accounting
• Prepare debtors, creditors, bank statements, cashbook, and asset register up to trial balance
• Verify creditor invoices against delivery notes and order numbers; prepare documents for manager coding
• Update cashbook weekly
• Submit monthly VAT returns and necessary audit documents to SARS
• Handle banking tasks, including loading creditor payments and verifying bank details
• Access bank statements regularly

Month-end and Year-end

• Reconcile and prepare creditor accounts, addressing queries
• Manage debtor accounts, follow up on payments, and issue invoices/statements
• Reconcile bank statements with the general ledger monthly
• Calculate and align monthly depreciation with the fixed asset register
• Update VAF schedules and process monthly interest and capital amounts
• Prepare and distribute management accounts
• Provide an asset register to auditors that aligns with the general ledger
• Collate year-end stock, livestock numbers, and tax certificates

Admin

• Manage filing, archiving, and organisation of records and documentation
• Oversee vehicle licences and maintain labour records
• Handle statutory submissions and insurance claims
• Maintain a daybook for daily activities and actions
• Process credit applications for new creditor facilities
• Assist directors with queries and requests

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and adaptability to new systems and tools
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Excel experience is non-negotiable)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Degree or diploma in accounting is preferential
• Problem solving ability with proactive issue resolution
• Multitasking and flexibility in managing tasks and adapting to changing priorities

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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