Accountant / Bookkeeper

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant in Cape Town, responsible for managing financial records, including reconciliations and invoicing. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of accounting practices, and excellent attention to detail. This is a full-time, office-based role with a focus on accuracy and independent work.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Strong knowledge of cash book, trial balance, debtors/creditors, sales journals, invoicing, and costing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the cash book.
• Prepare and manage the trial balance.
• Handle debtors and creditors accurately and timeously.
• Process the sales journal.
• Issue and reconcile invoices and receipts.
• Manage costing for products/services.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Independent work

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant with at least 5 years’ experience to manage our financial records. The role includes handling cash book reconciliations, trial balances, debtors/creditors, sales journals, invoicing, and costing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile the cash book
• Prepare and manage the trial balance
• Handle debtors and creditors accurately and timeously
• Process the sales journal
• Issue and reconcile invoices and receipts
• Manage costing for products/services
• Assist with general accounting and finance duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounting
• Strong knowledge of cash book, trial balance, debtors/creditors, sales journals, invoicing, and costing
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in accounting software is a plus, but not a requirement

Working hours: Full time permanent position

Area: Cape Town, office based in Woodstock.

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