Assistant Accountant - Cape Town, South Africa - West Coast Personnel

West Coast Personnel

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Cape Town, South Africa

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Published

March 14, 202
Location
Remote, Cape Town, South Africa
Category
Business
Job Type
Fulltime
Salary Type
Monthly Salary
Salary
Market-Related Salary

Description:

Assistant Accountant & Administrator - Cape Town Remote - Market-related Salary

A firm of Chartered Accountants based in Manchester UK, with a growing support team in the Western Cape, is looking for an Assistant Accountant/Administrator.

They are an equal opportunities employer that makes a difference to their clients by helping them:
Be free of fear and uncertainty

Have understanding and control

Make decisions and plan for their future

Save money through tax and administrative efficiency

Their clients are:
Small businesses with less than £5 million of turnover

Self-employed and professional contractors

Individuals who need help with their tax

They use Tech to drive efficiency, they grow steadily by giving excellent service, South African support is central to their business model and future growth.

Requirements:

Minimum qualification - bookkeeping/ accounting diploma, or equivalent

Experience in working on cloud-based accounting systems as a primary part of your work

Stable internet connection and backup power (during load shedding)

Deadline-driven and detail-orientated.

Working from home with support from the Cape Town based team.

Duties and responsibilities:
Working on Xero Accounting software across multiple organisations

Reconciliation of client bank accounts

Bookkeeping on accounting software and hardcopies

Weekly and monthly payroll

VAT preparations and submissions

Regular communications with clients to ensure that all missing information is supplied

Small ad-hoc requests which may come up from time to time

Desired Skills:
Good Communication

Cloud-based accounting system, Xero qualified

Desired Work Experience:
2 to 5 years of Bookkeeping

Accountancy practice experience

Minimum Desired Qualification Level:
Diploma