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Part-Time Bookkeeper (Small Business)

How2Apply Talent Network

Somerset West, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

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Job Description

You'll keep the books clean and up to date for a small accounting practice in Somerset West. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Somerset West, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

Prepare VAT201 workings for the accountant to submit on SARS eFiling
Reconcile bank accounts daily and clear unallocated items
Keep the filing system in order for the annual audit or review
Reconcile creditors statements and sort out differences with suppliers
Run petty cash and file slips with proper supporting documents

Must-haves

Matric with Accounting
Practical skill in Sage Pastel, Sage Business Cloud or Xero
Good with Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables and simple formulas
Bookkeeping certificate or diploma (ICB, FASSET learnership or similar)
Understanding of VAT input and output rules

Helpful, not essential

Experience with debt collection letters and handover to attorneys
Experience with inventory costing in a trading business

On offer

Office hours with no weekend work
Paid study leave for bookkeeping exams
Thirteenth cheque at many small firms

How to apply

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your bookkeeping qualification, latest payslip plus matric certificate showing Accounting.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Somerset West; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

Say how far you take the books, for example "to trial balance" or "to management accounts"; it tells recruiters your level.
Name the accounting packages you use daily in your CV headline, such as "Sage Pastel Partner, Xero, Excel".