Bookkeeper

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper in Bloemfontein. The ideal candidate will manage financial records, perform bank reconciliations, handle creditors and debtors administration, and assist with trial balance and management accounts.

Qualifying applicants should possess a relevant qualification in bookkeeping or finance and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Essential skills include strong VAT knowledge and proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing accounts up to trial balance.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain daily banking transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timeously.
• Manage and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Debtors Management

Creditors Management

Reconciliation

Accounting Software Proficiency

Advanced Excel

Education

Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Pastel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping functions, and assisting with the preparation of financial information up to trial balance and management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain daily banking transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timeously.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Manage and submit VAT returns.
• Maintain and monitor inventory records.
• Handle creditors administration, including supplier reconciliations and payments.
• Manage debtors administration, including invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Process financial transactions up to trial balance.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with company policies and financial procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing accounts up to trial balance.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, debtors, creditors, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be advantageous.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desired Attributes

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong and confident personality.
• Self-motivated and results‑driven.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Applications close 30 June 2026