Assistant Accountant & Bookkeeper -Xero

SUMMARY:
Assistant Accountant & Bookkeeper -Xero

POSITION INFO:

Assistant Accountant & Bookkeeper -Xero

Brackenfell, Cape Town R28 000 32 000 PM

UK Based Accountancy firm seeks a Assistant Accountant & Bookkeeper

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

Diary management for the team and answering client questions (mainly by email)

Requirements:

Minimum qualification - bookkeeping/ accounting diploma, or equivalent

Good communication skills in spoken English and by email

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

Stable internet connection and backup power (during load shedding)

Must be computer literate and proficient in online computer applications.

Deadline driven and detail orientated.

Cloud-based accounting system, Xero qualified

produce accounts, VAT returns, year-end Journals and have significant experience doing these things.