Job Description

Location:

Hybrid - Onsite (Greenpoint) & Remote (minimum 2 day onsite per week)

Schedule:

3 Days per Week

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience (based on part-time)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Company

The Strangers Club is a cafe and retail space housed in an heritage farmstead in Greenpoint.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to support the financial operations of our busy, growing restaurant. This is a part-time position (3 days per week) with a mix of onsite and remote working. You'll be responsible for managing key accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, overseeing smooth day-to-day finance and keeping a close eye on stock management, as well as carrying out general administrative tasks and HR-related processes.

You will report directly to the Fractional CFO and the Founder.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate bookkeeping and financial records using

Xero

(bill uploads and supplier payment processing); Perform

supplier reconciliations

and manage accounts payable; Prepare and submit

VAT filings

in a timely and accurate manner; Carry out

monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations

; Process

monthly payroll

, including

tips allocation and reporting

; Load and manage

supplier and payroll payments

via online banking; Review stock variances on

MarketMan

and oversee stock counts; Work closely with management to provide financial insights and ensure compliance with relevant regulations; Use

Google Workspace

(Sheets, Docs, Drive, etc.) to collaborate and report; Track staff leave requests; Prepare and submit monthly

EMP201'

s and

EMP501's

. Carry out general administrative tasks, including document management and filing. Execute HR-related processes such as maintaining employee records, and coordinating leave and payroll queries.

Requirements

A bachelor of commerce degree in financial accounting or management accounting Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within hospitality or retail; Proficient in

Xero

accounting software; Comfortable working in

Google Workspace

;
Strong understanding of South African VAT, payroll processes, and basic financial controls;

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines; Able to work independently and communicate effectively with the wider team.

Nice to Have

Previous experience working in a restaurant or hospitality environment; Familiarity with tip management and service charge allocation. Experience working on Market Man.
Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 24 per week

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Work Location: In person