Junior Bookkeeper

Job description

• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarising account information and trends.
• Balances general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries.
• Balances subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries.
• Full bookkeeping function to trial balance
• Verify transactions are recorded correctly in the general ledger
• Manage daily bookkeeping of the liquor store.
• Prepare spreadsheets for the accountant
• Report findings weekly
• Manage stock for the liquor 
• Manage supplier statements and invoices.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Manage records of the POS system, pricing and profitability.
• Manage debtors and creditors
• Prepare delivery notes, tax invoices and statements for clients
• Follow up on payments from clients for the group company
• Manage stock receivable for the retail business
• Manage sales, debtors and creditors journal
• Manage accounting spreadsheets
• Liaise with company accountants for monthly submissions
• Reconcile financial statements
• Perform other financial duties

• Diploma/certificate in accounting, auditing or financial management
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Manage tax clearance, coida and other compliance documents
• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role (up to Trail-Balance)
• Xero or similar experience advantageous
• Certificate/national diploma in costing/financial management or similar or studying towards a tertiary qualification
• Computer literacy
• Financial numeracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Strong technical abilities
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good team player
• Disciplined, pro-active and flexible
• Proficient in MS Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team