Job Summary
Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant (Up to Trial Balance)
Hire Resolve is seeking a detailed, motivated Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant for a established corporate client based in the accounting sector. Reporting to the accounting department, this position focuses on core bookkeeping through to trial balance, processing payroll components, client liaison, and financial administration.
Key Performance Areas:
Full Bookkeeping Function: Process daily financial transactions, bank reconciliations, and ledgers through to trial balance.
Payroll & Statutory Administration: Assist with payroll processing, as well as handling UIF and WCA compliance and submissions.
Client Engagement & Documentation: Liaise with clients in both English and Afrikaans for document collection, financial queries, and ad-hoc meetings (predominantly office-based with local travel required).
System Management: Maintain accurate accounting data using cloud accounting software and financial tools.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: Practical bookkeeping experience handling accounts up to trial balance within an accounting environment (non-audit focus).
Language Proficiency: Fluent in Afrikaans and English (essential to support a large Afrikaans-speaking client base).
Software Exposure: Experience or exposure to Xero and SimplePay is advantageous; CaseWare experience is a strong plus.
Statutory Knowledge: Basic knowledge and understanding of UIF and WCA requirements.
Logistics: Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle (required for occasional meetings and document collection).
Qualifications: No formal qualification required, but actively studying or planning to study towards an accounting qualification will be well regarded.
Position Details:
Work Arrangement: 90% Office-Based / 10% Local Travel.
Level: Junior Position.
Salary Offer: R12,000 – R15,000 Cost to Company per month (commensurate with experience).
Target Start Date: ASAP.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: lidene.pienaar@hireresolve.us
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
About
Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.
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