Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative restaurant reservation platform as a Bookkeeper. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with the Senior Bookkeeper and CEO, managing financial transactions and maintaining accurate records in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, be self-motivated, and possess a passion for excellence. You'll be part of a supportive and professional team culture that values transparency and fun while delivering top-notch service. If you're eager to grow and bring your expertise to a tech-led business, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Great team culture

Social, caring environment

Supportive

Professional growth

Potential to work hybrid after probation

Flexibility in full-time role

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with cloud accounting software, ideally Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee daily reconciliation and settlement of payments.
• Collaborate with sales, client, and support teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Process-driven

Accuracy

Organised approach

Ability to manage deadlines

Team collaboration

Learning agility

Education

BCom degree

Senior certificate or Diploma in Business or Accounting

Tools

Xero

Hubspot

Online banking environments

Job description

Salary R25 CTC may be negotiable depending on experience.

Job Description

This leading restaurant reservation platform is looking to find their next team player.

The opportunity to be part of a tech-led, professional and polished business working closely with the Senior Bookkeeper and CEO exists for a well-experienced Bookkeeper.

You will report directly to the Senior Bookkeeper and have frequent feedback sessions. You will be given the opportunity to support the financial administration of the organisation, which includes working closely with the finance team as well as other departments.

You will be expected to have excellent attention to detail, be self-motivated and process-driven with a high level of efficiency. This role requires you to manage all financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records, as well as the debtors function. Amongst other things, you will be responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements including maintaining an accurate record of financial transactions, preparing and processing invoices, payments, statements, managing onboarding of client financial details, and maintaining an up-to-date debtors book.

This environment is one where the passion for your role shines through, and the spirit of transparency and willingness connects colleagues to having fun whilst delivering excellence. This full-time, in-office role is for someone who can bring the right combination of expertise, collaboration, and accountability.

You will have the opportunity to learn and be stretched week-to-week. Your day-to-day includes managing a large volume of daily deposits and pre-payments on behalf of clients, overseeing the daily reconciliation and settlement of these payments.

Responsibilities

1. Bank reconciliations, invoices, expense management and reconciliation, debit order management
2. Management of several complex transactions at any given time
3. Debtors and creditors function
4. Email management for the accounting/finance function of the business
5. Management of any charge/bank disputes
6. Onboarding new clients
7. Depend on and collaborate with sales, client, and support teams
8. Debit order mandate management

Areas of Growth / Advantageous

1. Tax knowledge & business processing
2. Annual reviews and Management reports
3. SME experience ideal

Requirements

1. Preferably a completed BCom degree or a Senior certificate or Diploma in Business or Accounting
2. 5 years' plus experience in a bookkeeping function
3. Business exposure outside of the accounting function
4. Experience in hospitality or restaurant industry is preferred
5. Interest in business process and optimisation
6. Experience with cloud accounting software, ideally Xero
7. Knowledge of online banking environments
8. Previous working experience in Hubspot
9. Experience in maintaining debtors (payments, information, invoice/package details)
10. Ability to grasp electronic platforms quickly, payment gateways, and management of SMS credits
11. Ability to fully manage a broad role across all things finance
12. Accuracy, independent and organised approach to work
13. Extremely dependable and trusted
14. Respect for deadlines
15. Honesty, assertiveness, and confidence
16. Hungry to learn and a quick study

Benefits

1. Great team culture
2. Social, caring environment
3. Supportive
4. Professional growth
5. Potential to work hybrid, on arrangement, after initial probation period
6. Full-time but with flexibility