Bookkeeper

Chainlink Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to provide comprehensive bookkeeping support for multiple group companies. This role includes maintaining financial records, processing transactions to Trial Balance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience with Sage Pastel Evolution and a strong grasp of bookkeeping practices, alongside excellent communication and time management skills. This role is pivotal in supporting the finance team and meeting critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, with a minimum of 3 years preferred.
• Experience working up to Trial Balance.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures and office administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and process transactions up to Trial Balance.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns.
• Work on the company’s ERP system: Sage Pastel Evolution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Strong communication skills

Time management

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance

Tools

Sage Pastel Evolution

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail?oriented and deadline?driven Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department with full bookkeeping and administrative functions across multiple group companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions up to Trial Balance, and ensuring compliance with SARS requirements. This role reports directly to the Senior Financial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Financial Processing

• Full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance.
• Maintain and reconcile Debtors and Creditors accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile Bank Statements.
• Process petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
• Balance the General Ledger and prepare monthly Trial Balance reports.
• Assist with stock inventory input and related reconciliations.
• Extract financial information and produce monthly, annual, and ad?hoc reports.

SARS Submissions & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns.
• Ensure compliance with SARS deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Load payments on banking platforms for approval.

ERP & Systems

• Work on the company’s ERP system: Sage Pastel Evolution (essential).
• Ensure accurate capturing and maintenance of financial data.
• Maintain an organised filing system for easy access to historical records.

Administration & Support

• Issue existing drawings to procurement and stores when required.
• Assist the finance team with general administrative duties.
• Step in to support colleagues when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and up?to?date financial filing environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience (minimum 3 years preferred).
• Experience working up to Trial Balance.
• Strong working knowledge of Pastel Evolution (non?negotiable).
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures and office administration.
• Ability to work accurately, quickly, and with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage urgent deadlines.
• High attention to detail and tolerance for pressure.