Bookkeeper

Salt; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Cape Town with a hybrid work setup. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing and payments across multiple entities and international regions.

You will post accounting entries in Sage and Xero, assist with financial reporting and audits, and support process improvements while maintaining accurate financial records. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential, and the ideal candidate will work

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ bookkeeping or similar finance experience.
• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, expenses and payments.
• Manage supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform multi-currency bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices and assist with month-end processes.
• Post accounting entries in Sage and Xero.
• Assist with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support process improvements.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Excel skills

Independent worker

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid)

Job title: Bookkeeper

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper. This is a hands‑on role covering day‑to‑day bookkeeping, reconciliations, invoicing and payments, with the opportunity to take on broader finance responsibilities over time. You’ll work across multiple entities and international regions, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, expenses and payments.
• Manage supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform multi‑currency bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Raise sales invoices and assist with month‑end processes.
• Post accounting entries in Sage and Xero.
• Assist with financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support process improvements.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ bookkeeping or similar finance experience.
• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Sage and/or Xero experience advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.