Job Description

Role: Bookkeeper
Category: Accounting
Location: Bryanston
Salary: R200 000 - R240 000 Per Annum
A dynamic and growing company in the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented individual with strong accounting software skills and a solid grasp of bookkeeping principles. Youll play a key role in managing daily financial tasks, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process and record daily financial transactions accurately.
• Manage accounts payable: process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and issue client invoices; follow up on outstanding payments and manage debtors collections.
• Maintain the trial balance and general ledger accuracy.
• Capture journal entries and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Handle petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
• Compile financial data and assist with internal reporting.
• Perform reconciliations for VAT and other statutory accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other tax-related processes.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure records are up to date.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Perform sales commission calculations.
• Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or relevant diploma
• 35 years of experience in a bookkeeping or finance role
• Proficient in Sage and/or Pastel (or similar accounting packages)
• Strong knowledge of the full debtors and creditors function
• Experience processing both customer and supplier invoices
• Working knowledge of VAT submissions and reconciliations
• Solid Excel skills (intermediate to advanced level)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage financial information with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience completing bookkeeping to trial balance stage

Skills Required