Job Description

Senior Bookkeeper - Cape TownJob SummaryVibrant, future and forward-thinking accounting team, who service small businesses with full accounting, tax, compliance and advisory services seek a Senior Bookkeeper to join them. Exciting opportunity to work with a team that works fully remotely, with a co-working space in Cape Town and with a team who are defining the future of accounting by being fully cloud-based with latest technology and systems. This team values development and offer support of growth in both their personal and work lives. They know how to work smartly, paying attention to the details that matter and have fun at the same time! Responsibilities: Day-to-day processing of a group of clients on Xero, such as supplier invoices, bank recons against incoming and outgoing amounts. Maintain fixed asset registers Interest calculations on loans Pass audit journals, and overall ensuring accounts are complete Engage with SARS on queries for clients Oversee the work of junior bookkeepers for month end checks Requirements: Minimum of either accounting degree/ diploma or bookkeeping with full or part articles Minimum of 4 years' experience in an accounting firm space with a portfolio of clients of SMME and corporate clients Minimum of 2 years regular Xero accounting software experience - this is strongly preferred Experience managing junior bookkeepers preferred Must have a dedicated home office space, where you can work well undisturbed (company laptop etc. to be provided) Good, detailed experience and knowledge of full reconciliations to balance sheet and trial balance Comfortable working in a systems driven environment and embrace technology Must be comfortable with the preparation and submission of monthly statutory returns via e-filing Excellent communication and writing skills, you engage well with clients and are personable Team player with excellent people skills You're adaptable and a quick learner who is also focused and diligent You're comfortable working independently, with your manager and team just being a WhatsApp or Zoom call away Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

JTJ Group