Bookkeeper

Location: South of Johannesburg, Gauteng (Office-Based)

Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: R20,000 per month

Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys managing the day-to-day financial operations of a busy business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, managing creditors, and processing payroll while ensuring all financial information is up to date and accurate.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Degree preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years' bookkeeping experience.
• Experience working with Sage Pastel Partner (preferred).
• Experience using QuickBooks will be advantageous.
• Experience using SimplePay for payroll will be advantageous.
• Strong experience with bank reconciliations and General Ledger processing.
• Experience with creditors, payments and payroll.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile daily bank transactions.
• Perform daily banking.
• Reconcile Yoco transactions daily and ensure all funds balance correctly.
• Capture all income and expenditure into the General Ledger.
• Reconcile General Ledger accounts.
• Process and reconcile creditors using QuickBooks.
• Capture supplier invoices and process creditor payments via the company's Nedbank account.
• Process monthly payroll using SimplePay.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end bookkeeping processes.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding account queries and payments.
• Ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Perform additional finance and administrative duties as required, with responsibilities varying according to the operational needs of the business.

Desired Skills

• Bookkeeping
• Sage Pastel Partner
• QuickBooks
• SimplePay
• Yoco Reconciliations
• General Ledger
• Bank Reconciliations
• Creditors
• Payroll
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Organisational Skills

Desired Work Experience

• 3 to 5 years' bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Experience processing payroll and creditors.
• Experience working with accounting software.

Desired Qualification Level

• Certificate
• Diploma
• Degree (Advantageous)