Role Purpose
To manage bookkeeping, tax compliance and statutory administration for a portfolio of mainly SME clients, including routine accounting, SARS registrations and filings, and related support work.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain records for a portfolio of SME clients
- Capture invoices, receipts, bank transactions and other accounting data accurately
- Monitor and follow up SARS eFiling correspondence, notices and compliance matters
- Prepare supporting documents and apply for VAT registration with SARS
- Prepare supporting documents and apply for EMP, UIF and COIDA registrations
- Attend to COIDA employer earnings submissions
- Prepare and submit monthly EMP201 returns
- Prepare and submit monthly or bi-monthly VAT returns
- Assist with bi-annual IRP5 reconciliations/submissions and IRP6 provisional tax submissions
- Assist with annual income tax returns and supporting schedules
- Liaise with clients and authorities regarding outstanding information, submissions and queries
- Assist with general accounting, compliance and ad hoc administrative tasks as required
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Finance
- Experience in bookkeeping and general accounting functions
- Working knowledge of SARS eFiling and South African statutory compliance
- Understanding of VAT, PAYE, UIF, EMP201, IRP5, IRP6 and income tax processes
- Good Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
Advantageous
- Experience with COIDA registrations and employer earnings submissions
- Experience with accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks or Zoho Books
- Experience in an accounting firm, tax practice or professional services environment
Key Competencies
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage recurring deadlines and multiple client files
- Professional communication and client service skills
- Reliable, responsible and proactive
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism
Closing date:
26 June 2026
Work Location: In person
