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Bookkeeper Baywest Area
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
13 September 2026 (13 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client is seeking to employ a Bookkeeper to join their team based in Baywest Port Elizabeth.
𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗛
Exciting Opportunity:
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive. 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗬𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗛
Requirements:
- Experience in bookkeeping and accounting administration.
- Experience with payroll processing and administration.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and payroll processes.
- Experience with SARS PAYE UIF SDL VAT201 EMP201 and EMP501.
- Experience with statutory deductions provident and medical aid funds garnishee orders and labour union deductions.
- Experience with bank statement and creditors reconciliations.
- Strong filing and record-keeping skills in accordance with statutory and company requirements including POPI/PAIA.
- Ability to manage employee files leave records and payroll-related queries.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently manage deadlines and maintain accurate financial records.
- Experience withSAGE 300 Accpac.
- Experience withSAGE 300 People Payroll.
Responsibilities:
- Capturing all invoices and payroll data onto the approved accounting and payroll systems.
- Managing processing calculating and completing monthly payroll.
- Investigating and resolving payroll queries.
- Processing and reconciling payroll-related statutory deductions and payments.
- Reporting and filing WRA or IOD matters within the required legal timelines.
- Liaising with bargaining councils legal bodies and statistical agencies as required.
- Maintaining accurate employee files and relevant leave records.
- Completing bank statement reconciliations for cash EFT Speedpoint debtors deposits and company payments.
- Capturing and processing all relevant accounting data.
- Completing month-end creditors statement reconciliations and creditor payments.
- Managing company creditors payments expenses EFTs and petty cash.
- Completing and submitting month-and-year-end statements as required.
- Administering VAT201 and EMP201 including reconciliation and payments to SARS.
- Assisting with EMP501 tax year-end and mid-year reconciliations.
- Assisting with year-end audit requirements and supplying relevant information.
- Compiling documentation for credit applications.
- Managing and coordinating financial/accounting queries.
About Company
Headhunters is the Eastern Cape’s premier, boutique style recruitment agency. Whether you’re an employer, looking for that perfect person for your team, or that person, looking for the perfect job to ignite your passion. South Africa and beyond
