Half-Day Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Half-Day Accountant, recruited by Kontak Recruitment, to manage the full accounting function and payroll for a single entity with an annual turnover of approximately R25 million. The successful candidate will handle day-to-day accounts, month-end reporting, statutory submissions, and payroll for approximately 60 employees. The position offers a reduced working week, flexibility, and responsibility for the accounting function, working closely with an internal administrator and director. The role requires someone who can work independently, manage deadlines, and complete accurate work with minimal supervision. **What you will do** * Manage the full accounting function for one entity. * Maintain cashbooks and reconcile bank, credit card, call, and loan accounts. * Manage debtors and creditors, including invoicing and payment allocations. * Prepare and load payments for director authorisation. * Complete month-end processing and prepare monthly financial reports for the director. * Prepare VAT returns and manage relevant SARS submissions and payments. * Process payroll for approximately 60 employees, with payroll runs on the 15th and at month-end. * Process casual wages, salary advances, and approved overtime. * Work closely with the administrator, who checks timesheets and overtime and prepares supporting information. * Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for the auditor. * Plan and complete invoicing, payroll, and financial processing ahead of the December shutdown. * Ensure accounting, payroll, and statutory deadlines are met. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * BCom degree in Accounting or a related field. * Completed accounting articles (beneficial). * Experience managing the full accounting function through to month-end reporting. * Practical experience with cashbooks, debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations, and VAT. * Experience processing payroll, including wages, overtime, and salary advances. * Knowledge of Sage Evolution and Pastel Payroll (advantageous); experience using other accounting and payroll packages will be considered. * Ability to manage multiple bank, credit card, call, and loan accounts. * Strong attention to detail, self-discipline, and time management. * Ability to work independently and attend the office regularly. * Industry-specific experience is not essential. * Availability to start in November (preferred). **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is an experienced Accountant who can work independently, manage deadlines, and consistently produce accurate work with minimal supervision. They should possess strong attention to detail, self-discipline, and time management skills, and be able to attend the office regularly. This role would suit someone seeking a reduced working week with flexibility, who is comfortable taking full responsibility for the accounting function. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/half-day-accountant-kontak-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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• Sage / Pastel
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