Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a remote bookkeeper / Junior Accountant for their team based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a remote bookkeeper / Junior Accountant for their team based in Cape Town.

Requirements

1. 2 years or more experience in a similar Bookkeeper role
2. Familiar with UK accounting, financial and regulatory requirements (UK Tax, VAT etc).
3. Good Excel Skills
4. Good communication skills
5. Attention to detail essential
6. Ability to work to strict deadlines.

• Independently run sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and expenses.
• Familiar with UK accounting, financial and regulatory requirements (UK Tax, VAT etc).
• Ensure all VAT, Tax, PAYE and Pension filings and payments are made accurately and on time.
• Run the annual processes: P60, P11D, etc.
• Post all entries on to the finance system and run regular Bank reconciliations.
• Cashflow analysis and forecasting on a weekly basis.
• Act as point of contact for internal colleagues and external stakeholders for all Finance queries.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Management as required.
• Proactively flag issues or concerns to management.
• Cover for the Lettings Accountant, matching incoming payments and processing payments
• Run and handle the referral process.