Bookkeeper

Blupool; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local finance firm in Durban North is searching for a reliable Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk. This role demands a detail-oriented individual responsible for capturing customer receipts, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records daily. With 2–3 years of experience in a similar role and proficiency in accounting software, the candidate should possess strong organizational skills. The position offers a stable, supportive work environment with opportunities for growth as the business expands.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable work environment

Room for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounts clerk role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Organised, dependable, and able to meet daily deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Capture and allocate customer receipts and supplier payments daily.
• Reconcile accounts to statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer and supplier transactions.
• Support month-end close by ensuring ledgers are fully up to date.
• Work closely with management and accountant to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Tools

Zoho Books

Xero

Sage

Job description

About the Role We're looking for a reliable, detail-focused Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk to join our head office team.

Your main responsibility will be to ensure that customer receipts and supplier payments are accurately captured and allocated daily, keeping the debtors and creditors ledgers up to date at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and allocate customer receipts and supplier payments daily.
• Reconcile accounts to statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of all customer and supplier transactions.
• Support month-end close by ensuring ledgers are fully up to date.
• Work closely with management and our accountant to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years' experience in bookkeeping or accounts clerk role.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (knowledge of Zoho Books, Xero, or Sage advantageous).

Organised, dependable, and able to meet daily deadlines.

Benefits

What We Offer Competitive salary aligned to experience and responsibilities (not senior finance level).

Stable, supportive work environment.

Room to grow with the business over time.

If you're looking for a practical, steady bookkeeping position — not a corporate finance role — and enjoy keeping things organised and accurate, we'd like to hear from you.