Bookkeeper

Salt River, 7925, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a qualified bookkeeper in Cape Town with 3+ years of experience. Responsibilities include managing financial records across multiple outlets, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with South African tax laws. Proficiency in Xero and Excel is essential, with experience in hospitality accounting being a bonus. This role offers a negotiable salary and specified working hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant bookkeeping experience.
• Familiarity with South African tax and financial compliance.
• Experience with hospitality-specific accounting processes is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple outlets.
• Deal with debtors and creditors.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and staff reimbursements.
• Maintain financial records using accounting software.
• Assist with payroll processing and financial queries.
• Generate monthly management reports for each business unit.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and year-end audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Xero

Excel

Stock control

Point-of-sale systems

Supplier management

South African tax compliance

Hospitality-specific accounting

Education

Qualified bookkeeper

Tools

iKentoo

Lightseed

Job description

Bookkeeper Salt River Cape Town

Our client is looking for a bookkeeper with 3 years solid bookkeeping experience. You will manage and maintain accurate financial records.

Salary Negotiable – Hours 9 to 4 Monday to Thursday and Friday 9 to 1pm

Min Requirements

A qualified bookkeeper with 3+ years of relevant experience

Xero, Excel software experience

Familiarity with stock control, point-of-sale systems, and supplier management – Knowledge of South African tax and financial compliance

Experience with hospitality-specific accounting processes ADDED BONUS

Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day bookkeeping across multiple outlets

Dealing with Debtors and creditors

Preparing and reconciling monthly accounts.

Processing supplier invoices, staff reimbursements, and petty cash

Maintaining financial records using accounting software (Xero, iKentoo / Lightseed)

Assisting with payroll processing and staff-related financial queries

Generating monthly management reports for each business unit

Supporting forecasting, budgeting, and year-end audits

Working with external accountants and ensuring compliance with SARS and other regulatory requirements

FROGG Recruitment