Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator – Cape Town, Remote

Timepers

1d • Remote

About The Position

An experienced Bookkeeper and Payroll Administrator is sought to support accountants serving SME clients at a well-established accounting firm with a growing Cape Town team. The role covers bookkeeping and payroll administration, including maintaining the general ledger, managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing monthly trial balances, and performing bank reconciliations. The position also involves client tax compliance, statutory returns, and coordinating documents for annual financial statements and audits. The role is remote and based in Cape Town.

Requirements

• Fast and reliable internet and power backup for power outages.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to track concurrent SARS filing deadlines.
• Matric.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software such as Xero or Sage.
• Intermediate Excel skills; these will be tested.
• Strong working knowledge of local tax and labour legislation.
• High attention to detail for accurate reconciliations.

Nice To Haves

• A Diploma in Bookkeeping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly trial balances and reconcile bank statements.
• Manage client tax registrations, amendments, and compliance tracking.
• Maintain daily general ledger entries and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns through platforms such as SARS e-Filing.
• Administer payroll for various clients.
• Coordinate documentation for annual financial statements and audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED