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 Please send your CV to LaurielleJobswcp.co.za