Bookkeeper

Stonebridge HR Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge HR Solutions is seeking an experienced and hands-on Accountant to join our finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, renewable for a further 18 months, based in Centurion, South Africa. The incumbent will manage end-to-end Accounts Payable across two entities, perform reconciliations, banking support and intercompany accounting.

Requirements include Grade 12, a minimum of 7 years' accounting/finance experience, proven AP experience and strong Xero skills, with high accuracy in a

Qualifications

• 7 years' accounting/finance experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Proven end-to-end Accounts Payable experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Strong practical Xero experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Hands-on experience with reconciliations, payment processing and banking portals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume finance environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and resolve queries proactively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide relevant employment references upon request.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) management.
• High-volume invoice capturing, processing and allocation.
• Monthly AP book management of approximately R8–R10 million.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparation and loading of payments on the bank portal for Financial Manager release.
• Daily bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items.
• Daily DHL transaction capturing and payment reconciliation.
• Intercompany billing, allocations and reconciliations.
• Finance administration and accounting support across two entities.
• Ad hoc accounting duties and direct support to the Financial Manager.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely month-end processing.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations

Intercompany Accounting

Payment Processing

Attention to Detail

Deadline Management

Confidentiality & Professional Integr

Communication & Organisation

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Xero Accounting Software

Job description

Position overview:

We seeking an experienced and hands‑on Accountant to join a finance team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, renewable for a further 18 months (subject to business requirements and performance). The successful candidate will be responsible for end‑to‑end Accounts Payable management, reconciliations, banking support, intercompany accounting and general finance administration across two entities.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Minimum 7 years' relevant accounting/finance experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Proven end-to-end Accounts Payable experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Strong practical Xero experience — ESSENTIAL.
• Hands‑on experience with reconciliations, payment processing and banking portals.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high‑volume finance environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines and resolve queries proactively.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to provide relevant employment references upon request.

Advantageous Experience:

• Manufacturing industry experience.
• SAD500 customs documentation and/or customs accounting experience.
• Experience managing accounting functions across multiple entities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, operational finance environment.

Core Competencies:

• Accounts Payable Management
• Xero Accounting Software
• Bank & General Ledger Reconciliations
• Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Intercompany Accounting
• Payment Processing & Banking
• Query Resolution
• Attention to Detail
• Deadline Management
• Confidentiality & Professional Integrity

Responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) management.
• High-volume invoice capturing, processing and allocation.
• Monthly AP book management of approximately R8–R10 million.
• Supplier statement reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.
• Preparation and loading of payments on the bank portal for Financial Manager release.
• Daily bank reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items.
• Daily DHL transaction capturing and payment reconciliation.
• Follow-up and resolution of supplier and internal finance queries.
• Intercompany billing, allocations and reconciliations.
• Finance administration and accounting support across two entities.
• Ad hoc accounting duties and direct support to the Financial Manager.
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely month-end processing.