Bookkeeper - King Williams Town

Headhunters
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 weeks ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description


SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking to employ a Bookkeeper to join their team based in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape.
 
Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team where your skills will make an immediate impact and your career can thrive.

POSITION INFO:
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 with SAGE 300 Accpac. Experience with SAGE 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. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPort Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Posted5 October 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
Headhunters
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

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