Job Title: Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Brackenfell (with travel to the Milnerton branch as required)
Position Type: Fixed-term maternity cover contract (4 months)
Start Date: 1 October 2026
About the Role
Lindsay Scott Inc. is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting functions while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll, including payroll journals and reconciliations
- Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Process journals and month-end entries
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Calculate leave provisions
- Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Prepare monthly management accounts
- Prepare payroll-related statutory returns, including EMP201, EMP501, UIF and COIDA administration
- Assist with audits and year-end financial processes
- Provide ad-hoc financial support to management
- Suppliers
- Customers
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 3 to 5 years accounting experience
- Strong understanding of VAT and payroll
- Experience with Sage Business Cloud Accounting (advantageous)
- Experience with SimplePay (advantageous)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: Bookkeeper/Accountant (maternity cover)
Application Closing Date: 31 August 2026
We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to the Lindsay Scott Inc. team.
Work Location: In person
