Assistant Accountant & Administrator

Assistant Accountant & Administrator – Cape Town Remote – Market-related Salary A firm of Chartered Accountants based in Manchester UK, with a growing support team in the Western Cape, is looking for an Assistant Accountant/Administrator.
They are an equal opportunities employer that makes a difference to their clients by helping them:
Be free of fear and uncertainty
Have understanding and control
Make decisions and plan for their future
Save money through tax and administrative efficiency
Their clients are:
Small businesses with less than £5 million of turnover
Self-employed and professional contractors
Individuals who need help with their tax
They use Tech to drive efficiency, they grow steadily by giving excellent service, South African support is central to their business model and future growth.
Requirements:
Minimum qualification - bookkeeping/ accounting diploma, or equivalent
Good communication skills in spoken English and by email
Experience in working on 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.
Working from home with support from the Cape Town based team.
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)
Desired Skills:
Good Communication
Cloud-based accounting system, Xero qualified
Desired Work Experience:
2 to 5 years of Bookkeeping
Accountancy practice experience
Minimum Desired Qualification Level:
Diploma
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