Bookkeeper / Senior Administrator

About the role

Our client is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Senior Administrator to join their finance team in Durban. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with solid experience in an accounting practice and strong knowledge of South African tax compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Process financial transactions accurately and maintain the general ledger
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage debtors and creditors
• Prepare journals, month‑end procedures and accounts up to trial balance
• Handle SARS compliance, including eFiling, VAT returns, EMP201/EMP501 and provisional tax submissions
• Resolve SARS queries and ensure all statutory submissions are timely
• Provide comprehensive administrative support and maintain accurate company records
• Liaise professionally with clients, suppliers and service providers
• Assist with management reporting and day‑to‑day office operations

Required profile

• Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience within an accounting firm or practice
• Proven experience with SARS eFiling and statutory submissions
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and South African tax legislation
• Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Finance (advantageous)
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage (or similar accounting software)
• Pastel
• Xero
• QuickBooks
• SARS eFiling

What we offer

• Market‑related salary package, dependent on experience