Durban: Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper – Ballito, Durban

April 11, 2026 Jobs in Durban

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper to join our team in Ballito, Durban. As a key member of our accounting department, you will be responsible for managing multiple client engagements simultaneously and providing excellent customer service to all clients.

Key Responsibilities

Reconcile all loan balances and equity accounts
Prepare financial statements
Prepare year end work papers for tax return
Analyze Pastel and prepare year end journal entries
Problem solve with Pastel bookkeeping issues
Analyze and record Payroll entries in Pastel and tie out payroll and sales tax liabilities accordingly to filing reports
Provide excellent customer service to all clients and assist with client questions
Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Reconciliation, including invoicing
Monthly QuickBooks Reconciliation of all banking & credit card accounts

Requirements

Matric Accounting related degree/certificate
Reliable Transport
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously
Moderate to advanced spreadsheet skills
Also able to work independently and take responsibility for tasks
Great attention to detail and communication skills
Computer confidence (experience with Microsoft excel and word a must)
Ability to analyze reports from outside systems and reconcile the relevant data to accounting records
Team player with a positive attitude
Expert in Pastel
Ability to understand and prepare journal entries
Experience with income tax preparation

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years Bookkeeping experience
Strong cost accounting fundamentals
Experience in an accounting environment is preferred

How to Apply

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