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PBS Payroll And Bookkeeping Solutions

North Beach, Durban, KZN (2.1km from Durban)
We provide fast efficient Bookkeeping, Payroll, Accounting and Taxation service for small businesses. Let us take care of your full payroll administration so you never have to worry about your staff queries or late submissions of Statutory returns. We will send out professional payslips to your staff and print out all your Payroll reports. We assist you with Audit preparations, Monthly management packs. VAT other recons. We use Pastel Accounting and Pastel VIP payroll software.
We offer a wide variety of services which include monthly bookkeeping/ Company / Vat/ Paye registrations / Annual Financial Statements, Income Tax submissions and a whole lot more. SAIBA accredited,fast efficient service! e-mail now for a quote......

PBS Bookkeeping

Durban North, KZN (9.1km from Durban)
We provide fast efficient Bookkeeping, Payroll, Accounting and Taxation service for small businesses. Let us take care of your full payroll administration so you never have to worry about your staff queries or late submissions of Statutory returns. We will send out professional payslips to your staff and print out all your Payroll reports. We assist you with Audit preparations, Monthly management packs. VAT and other recons. We use Pastel Accounting and Quickbooks for Bookkeeping & Pastel VIP Payroll and Quickpay Software for payroll.

PBS Payroll And Bookkeeping Solutions

Starwood, Phoenix, KZN (17.7km from Durban)
We provide fast efficient Bookkeeping, Payroll, Accounting and Taxation service for small businesses. Let us take care of your full payroll administration so you never have to worry about your staff queries or late submissions of Statutory returns. We will send out professional payslips to your staff and print out all your Payroll reports. We assist you with Audit preparations, Monthly management packs. VAT other recons. We use Pastel Accounting and Pastel VIP payroll software.

Harvey Administration

Durban Central, Durban, KZN (0.7km from Durban)
Running A Business Made Simple Smart Business Administration Services, Perfect for any Company, We’re here to help maximise your business performance, from Accounting, Bookkeeping, Tax & Marketing Services. We work with businesses nationwide and offer a range of services, including financial accounting. Our financial accounting solutions are primarily suited to small to medium sized enterprises in South Africa and includes the full scope of services – from general accounting and bookkeeping requirements, to the summary, analysis, and reporting of a business’ financial transactions. All our financial accounting services are conducted strictly in adherence to IFRS requirements.

Accounting Touch CC

Durban Central, Durban, KZN (0.7km from Durban)
All EMP201/VAT201 returns to SARS every month. Complete payroll services with payslips and IRP5 I IT3(a) certificates for all employees. (All you need to send us before the pay-run are the clocking’s, registers, overtime, etc.) EMP501 submissions to SARS bi-annually. UIF declarations to the Department of Labour. Provisional Taxes twice a year including those for Directors. Workmen's Compensation Return of Earnings Submissions and obtaining Letter of Good Standing. You will be liable for the levy due to the Compensation Commissioner. Fee to submit the Annual Returns to CIPC every year. You will be liable for the levy due to CIPC....

Ngubane & Co

Durban Central, Durban, KZN (1km from Durban)
Ngubane & Co. was established in 1995 as an accounting and auditing firm, the operations have since grown to include financial advisory, forensic investigations, business and IT consulting. Ngubane & Co. is a black owned multidisciplinary professional services firm. Ngubane & Co. is driven by unconditional commitment, with each individual committed to a career and lifestyle of discipline, balance, continual learning and goal orientation. We add value to our clients by assessing their holistic businesses and act as trusted advisors to solve the problems identified.

SM Accounting And Tax Consultants

Durban Central, Durban, KZN (1km from Durban)
SM Accounting and Tax Consultants is a fast growing accounting firm based in Richards bay Kwa-Zulu Natal, we embrace both quality accounting service and business consulting. we believe we are the one-stop shop for your business needs.Our professionals combine a personalized approach with technical excellence to guide our clients and keep them on the path to success. we believe our client deserve only the best of our attention, our advice and counsel, all designed to help them reach their goals and achieve their dreams

Apex Chartered Accountants

Durban Central, Durban, KZN (1km from Durban)
Apex Chartered Accountants Incorporated shall deliver the highest possible quality professional services aimed at exceeding our clients’ expectations by providing added value to them and thereby ensuring their sustainable success. We are committed to making a meaningful contribution to the transformation of our country and to the empowerment of its people, with particular focus on the development of Black professionals. We strive to recruit the best people available, and invest significantly in training our personnel at all levels. We are committed to sound corporate governance, based on three pillars of strength: integrity, equity and professionalism.

Mvano Yethu Accounting and Consultants

Durban Central, Durban, KZN (1km from Durban)
Mvano-Yethu Accounting and Consultants is situated in Durban central. Mvano -Yethu is at 74 Samora Michelle. Client can experience satisfaction, confidence and a good communication. EXPERTISE Mvano-Yethu Accounting and Consultants is situated in Durban central. Mvano -Yethu is at 74 Samora Michelle. Client can experience satisfaction, confidence and a good communication.




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Why hire a bookkeeper?

Many small to medium sized businesses and organisations employ the services of a bookkeeper in order to keep their financial records in order and to ensure that debtors pay their accounts as agreed and creditors are paid timeously. A bookkeeper tracks the daily financial movements within a business and is able to provide requested information on matters pertaining to the financial health of the business.

What can a bookkeeper help with?

Strong mathematical skills and analytical thinking

Bookkeepers have been in practice for centuries, with the descriptive name of “Bookkeeper” first appearing in the English language around 1555. In those far-off days, bookkeepers were responsible for manually recording and reconciling financial records in large books called ledgers, and all of their work was performed by hand, including all the necessary calculations. These days, calculators and computer programs perform many of these tasks automatically, but a bookkeeper is nevertheless required to have an excellent understanding of mathematical skills.

Payrolls, overtime and wages management

A bookkeeper is responsible for the accurate recording and historical storage of the records relating to all monetary transactions and assets such as property, machinery or vehicles within a company or organisation. Bookkeepers are responsible for the compiling of payrolls and paying of employees and in this regard they need to ensure that the information they have regarding the working hours of each employee is very accurate and takes into account factors such as overtime, sick- or unpaid-leave, and up-to-date details relating to the wages of each employee. Employees are the lifeblood of any business, and unhappy staff who may have been incorrectly underpaid may bring the organisation to a critical halt very quickly.

Bookkeepers handle many aspects of the financial affairs of a business, including responsibilities such as bank deposits, calculating VAT returns and payments, submitting accounts to clients and following up on payment, paying creditors, handling and recording cash, credit card and online EFT payments, daily checking and reconciling the online bank account/s of the business, and preparing business accounts up to trial balance stage on an annual basis for presentation to the accountant or external auditors to sign off. Bookkeepers are tasked with preparing monthly accounts which are provided to management and may be presented at monthly Board meetings. It must be noted that a bookkeeper does not shoulder the full accountability relating to the business accounts, as this falls within the responsibility of a qualified accountant, but is a vital component in the preparation, compiling and recording of the daily accounting functions which are required.

Fulltime or per-project basis

A bookkeeper may be employed as a full- or part-time permanent member of staff, but very small businesses may choose to use the services of an external bookkeeper as and when required.  In such cases, the bookkeeper is provided with all the necessary information required by the business owner but will probably not have access to the online bank accounts of the company, and is reliant on monthly bank statements provided to him or her to reconcile debtors and creditors accounts and VAT returns. Appointing an external bookkeeper is a viable and cost-effective method of keeping financial records accurate and updated and presenting professional accounts and monthly statements to clients without having to carry the cost of a permanent employee. This arrangement suits many bookkeepers who prefer to work for a number of different clients and can arrange their working lives around family commitments. Such contract bookkeepers are very professional in their dealings with clients, although one must be aware that sometimes they may not be immediately available during periods when they are out of office during the preparation of annual accounts for another company, or may be away on leave. If this is not going to be a major problem for the small business owner, then this is probably the best route to follow.

How to choose the right bookkeeper?

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Your company or small business is important to you, and you obviously want to use the services of an experienced and conscientious bookkeeper who can be relied on to keep the financial wheels of the business turning smoothly. If you are planning to permanently employ a bookkeeper, you can either advertise the position directly or use the services of a recruitment company to find the right applicant. Professional recruitment companies will check references and present the best candidates for interview, thus giving you peace of mind and preventing you having to interview many possibly unsuitable people. If you are looking for a contract bookkeeper, the best option would be to use word of mouth referrals from business associates or friends. Alternatively, you can contact reputable bookkeepers who advertise their services online or through newspapers, and make arrangements to meet with them personally to discuss your needs and budget. Always check testimonials from previous and existing clients, either by asking for telephone numbers and contacting them directly, or checking online reviews that they have posted. Uptasker is a valuable resource in finding contract bookkeepers in your area and checking their online reviews.




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Top bookkeeper tips

Do not cut corners when selecting a bookkeeper for your business, particularly when opting to use a contract bookkeeper. Choose a professional with whom you feel comfortable, has contactable references who provide good feedback, has an understanding of your business if possible and whose work is promptly and professionally delivered. Agree a monthly retainer fee which suits you both, and you will then be able to concentrate fully on your business, knowing that the financial aspects will be well taken care of. For more tips, see our bookkeeper articles.


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