Bookkeeper

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial processes and assist in various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in bookkeeping, along with an accounting qualification. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional development while working closely with senior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a bookkeeper managing Books to Trial Balance.
• Experience in an accounting firm preferred.
• Qualification in accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing the monthly financial processes.
• Update the daily cash book.
• Drafting Quarterly Management Accounts.
• Assisting with creditor and debtor control tasks.
• Managing inter-company transfers.
• Processing of journals.

Skills

Excellent English verbal & written communication skills

Customer skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Good time management skills

Pro-active learner

Education

Matric plus qualification

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office – Excel and Word

Omni accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper job vacancy in Athlone, Cape Town.

Do you have minimum 3 years’ experience as a bookkeeper managing Books to Trial Balance, general ledger, monthly financial processes and assisting management accounts and audit preparation?

Preference is immediately available, and an accounting qualification is required.

This position reports directly to the Director, a great opportunity to learn new skills in their sought-after product range that they supply.

Requirements:

• Matric, plus qualification
• Three years’ experience as an accounts assistant
• Experience working in an accounting firm preparing books to Trial Balance preferred
• Excellent English verbal & written communication skills, good customer skills & team player
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel and Word
• Attention to detail/analytical and ability to adapt with good time management skills
• A pro-active learner who takes responsibility for own development
• An individual who understands the importance of meeting the business’ needs
• Experience in Omni accounting software will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating and managing the monthly financial processes
• Update the daily cash book
• General ledger accounts, ensuring correct allocations
• Drafting of Quarterly Management Accounts
• Assisting with creditor and debtor control tasks
• Banking
• Managing inter-company transfers
• Processing of journals
• Phoning and following up on accounts
• Managing queries
• General office administration duties (filing, answering telephone)
• Assist senior staff with ad-hoc duties