Bookkeeper

Obrien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Obrien Recruitment in Cape Town CBD is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day books across 2–4 entities using Sage Pastel Xpress. The role requires accuracy, independence and strong reconciliation skills.

You will maintain records, perform reconciliations, handle debtors and creditors, assist with VAT and month-end processes, and liaise with external accountants. Proactivity and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Sage Pastel experience is essential.
• Experience managing books for multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, receipts and journals in Sage Pastel Xpress.
• Maintain accurate records across 2–4 entities.
• Perform reconciliations of bank, supplier and customer accounts.
• Manage debtors and creditors and monthly reporting.
• Support month-end processes and VAT submissions where applicable.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

Education

Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification

Tools

Sage Pastel

Job description

An established business based in Cape Town CBD is looking for an experienced and reliable Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements across 2–4 entities. The successful candidate must be confident working independently, have strong reconciliation skills and, importantly, have hands-on experience working on Sage Pastel.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, receipts and journals on Sage Pastel Xpress
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities
• Perform bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations
• Manage debtors and creditors
• Process supplier and customer invoices
• Assist with monthly income and expenditure reporting
• Support month-end processes and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation and filing
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors when required
• Assist with VAT and other statutory submissions where applicable
• Identify and flag discrepancies or irregularities

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Sage Pastel experience is essential
• Previous experience managing the books for multiple companies/entities
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Good understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads
• Good communication skills
• Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification would be advantageous

We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, accurate, organised and proactive, and who is comfortable working both independently and within a small team.