Bookkeeper

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy in Cape Town is looking for a Bookkeeper to manage their financial operations with precision and clarity. The role involves detailed responsibilities including ledger maintenance, payroll and reconciliations, requiring a candidate with strong accounting expertise and organizational skills. This position offers the chance to contribute to a brand that values style in the eyewear fashion industry while ensuring financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record with accounting software.
• Understanding of tax compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of the General Ledger and associated accounts.
• Process business expenses and ensure correct allocation.
• Assist with payroll administration and report generation.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Mindset

Advanced Excel Skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

ESS Payroll

Sage Payroll

Job description

Bookkeeper position available in Pinelands, Cape Town.

Are you a numbers-savvy professional with an eye for detail and a passion for working in the world of eyewear fashion? Our client based in Pinelands is needing an experienced and meticulous accounting expert to manage their financial operations.

Duties are from ledger maintenance and reconciliations to payroll and reporting. Excellent opportunity to bring clarity to the finance portfolio, while supporting a brand that values style and innovation.

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA) is advantageous but not required
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a similar accounting or financial role
• Proven track record of working with accounting systems and software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and document management skills
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with spreadsheets for financial analysis and reconciliations
• Able to meet strict deadlines for reconciliations, payroll, and reporting
• Experience with payroll software such as ESS Payroll or Sage Payroll advantageous
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial data entry and record keeping
• Solid understanding of cost allocation methods and expense tracking
• Understanding of tax compliance requirements (e.g., VAT submissions, PAYE)
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving approach to financial discrepancies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ledger Accuracy & Maintenance (General and Subsidiary)

• Maintain accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger and posting to relevant ledgers.
• Review ledger accounts identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Expense Management & Cost Allocation

• Process all business expenses & ensure accurately reflected in subsidiary ledgers.
• Correctly allocate expenses to the relevant cost centres (e.g., marketing, rent, utilities)

Invoice & Procurement Verification

• Verify all incoming invoices against corresponding GRVs and Purchase Orders.
• Ensure supplier accounts are credited & expense accounts are debited correctly.

Bank & Transaction Reconciliations

• Reconcile speed point transactions for all stores with their respective bank accounts,
• Identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Reconcile daily store cash-ups with bank deposits and the main bank account
• Verifying cash receipts are debited & credited to relevant accounts in GL, investigating and correcting any variances.
• Complete bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts monthly as per deadline.

Payroll & Financial Administration Support

• Assist with payroll administration, including preparing accurate payroll data on time.
• Ensure timely submission of PAYE and the accurate generation of salary slips.
• Maintain retrievable record-keeping system for audit trails debit/credit entries Financial Reporting Support & Compliance
• Provide comprehensive ledger information, detailed reconciliations, and supporting documentation for all accounts as requested by the Financial Manager.
• Respond promptly to queries from Executive team regarding financial data, specific ledger balances, or reconciliation items to facilitate informed financial decision-making.
• Apply strict compliance with all relevant tax deadlines and financial regulations
• Support internal & external audits by providing accurate and complete financial records