Apprentice Bookkeeper

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Competitive wage

Professional environment

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking detail-oriented individuals to train as Apprentice Bookkeepers. This program provides hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations, under supervision.

You will gain practical exposure to accounting software and financial management, building a solid foundation in bookkeeping with potential for full-time employment and career growth within the company in the Eastern Cape.

Qualifications

• Strong aptitude for mathematics and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts is advantageous.
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn bookkeeping software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero).
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliability and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Learn to maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Participate in bank reconciliations and account analysis.
• Support the preparation of financial reports under supervision.
• Familiarize yourself with accounting software and best practices.

Skills

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Basic accounting concepts

Bookkeeping software

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking detail-oriented individuals to train as Apprentice Bookkeepers in East London. This apprenticeship offers comprehensive training in financial record-keeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. You will work closely with our accounting team, gaining practical experience with accounting software and financial management principles. This is an excellent opportunity for those with a knack for numbers to build a solid foundation in accounting and finance, with potential for growth within the company, supporting the financial operations in the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Learn to maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Participate in bank reconciliations and account analysis.
• Support the preparation of financial reports under supervision.
• Familiarize yourself with accounting software and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong aptitude for mathematics and attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts is advantageous.
• Proficiency in or willingness to learn bookkeeping software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero).
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliability and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Benefits

• Structured bookkeeping training program with experienced professionals.
• Competitive apprenticeship wage.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience and a recognized qualification.
• Exposure to financial operations in a professional business setting in East London.
• Potential for full-time employment and career advancement in accounting.