Accountant
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Accountant Modderfontein Salary R40 000
A well-established company is looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant / Bookkeeper to take full ownership of the finance function including payroll month-end processing statutory submissions creditors and general office/HR administration.
This role suits someone who is deadline-driven highly organised and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Finance & Admin
- Process invoices daily and ensure accurate allocation to correct accounts
- Manage day-to-day supplier payments (review and release payments)
- Follow up on outstanding client payments
- Reconcile bank accounts petty cash and credit control accounts
- Support general office administration and filing compliance
Payroll & Wages
- Full payroll processing using Pastel Payroll
- Prepare weekly wages (metal industry experience beneficial)
- Ensure payslips are issued and salary changes are authorised
- Prepare salary/wage schedules and ensure commission is included
Month-End & Reporting
- Prepare journals and complete month-end to Trial Balance
- Produce Trial Balance reports for management with relevant commentary
- Reconcile open documents and resolve reconciling items
- Maintain month-end checklists and supporting documentation files
Creditors Stock & Imports
- Capture and reconcile creditors (including import creditors and VAT)
- Match supplier invoices to purchase orders
- Ensure stock take is finalised and reports are obtained (adjustments waste theft values)
- Prepare monthly/weekly/fortnightly creditor payment lists
Fixed Assets
- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
- Calculate and process monthly depreciation journals
Statutory Submissions
- Submit VAT PAYE UIF SDL on time
- Manage EMP reconciliations and provisional tax submissions
- Ensure annual compliance submissions are completed
Additional Responsibilities
- General HR support (leave forms staff loans filing)
- Manage junior staff (bookkeeper and receptionist)
- Assist with BEE admin/verification preparation
- Liaise with IT consultants and support banking-related admin
- Compile annual equity and MERSETA reports
Minimum Requirements
- Strong experience with Pastel Partner
- Proven payroll experience using Pastel Payroll
- Solid understanding of VAT PAYE UIF SDL and statutory compliance
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
- Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport
Key Competencies
- Deadline-driven and structured
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Able to multitask and take initiative
- Comfortable managing both finance and admin responsibilities
If you match the above and enjoy a role where you can truly own the finance function end-to-end wed love to hear from you.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
