Bookkeeper

Global Recruitment SA; East London; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Finance team in East London, Eastern Cape. The role requires strong bookkeeping and payroll expertise, reporting to the Financial Manager.

The successful candidate will manage cashbooks, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, statutory returns and VAT, plus HR administration and asset records.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping qualification required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping and payroll role.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Office.
• Experience using Pastel Asset Register and AccSys Payroll.
• Experience preparing statutory returns and SARS e-Filing.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process cashbooks, petty cash and journals.
• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash and card transactions.
• Prepare trial balances, income statements and balance sheets.
• Process weekly wages and monthly salaries, payroll deductions.
• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL returns and IRP5s.
• Assist with audits and respond to audit queries.
• Maintain fixed asset register and inventory reconciliations.
• Provide accounting and HR support to Financial Manager.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Excel

SARS e-Filing

Pastel Asset Register

AccSys Payroll

UK VAT / Tax knowledge

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Pastel Asset Register

AccSys Payroll

SARS e-Filing

Job description

BOOKKEEPER – EAST LONDON

Global Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Finance team.

Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Start Date: 18 January 2027
Salary: Market-related
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00/07:30–16:00/16:30; Friday 07:30–14:00

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with strong bookkeeping and payroll experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of financial, payroll, statutory and administrative functions, reporting directly to the Financial Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Accounting

• Process cashbooks, petty cash and journals

• Process cash and electronic payments

• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash and credit/debit card transactions

• Perform monthly and year-end accounting procedures

• Prepare trial balances, income statements and balance sheets

• Prepare reporting packs

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconcile to the general ledger

• Assist with audits and resolve audit queries

• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation

• Perform inventory period-end procedures and reconciliations

Payroll & HR Administration

• Process weekly wages and monthly salaries

• Process payroll deductions and electronic payments

• Administer employee benefits, including provident fund, medical aid, bonuses and funeral policies

• Prepare and distribute payslips

• Manage leave administration and personnel files

• Process and reconcile bonus and leave pay provisions

• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL returns

• Prepare IRP5s and Workmen’s Compensation returns

• Assist with Department of Labour queries and audits

• Administer staff loans and payroll deductions

• Attend to payroll-related queries

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and HR support to the Financial Manager

• Provide financial information to other departments as required

• Assist with fixed assets, inventory and general finance administration

• Perform other reasonable duties as required

Minimum Requirements

• Bookkeeping qualification

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping and payroll role

• Proficiency in accounting systems

• Proficiency in Pastel Asset Register

• Proficiency in AccSys Payroll

• Experience preparing statutory returns

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills

• Proficiency in SARS e-Filing

• Excellent English communication skills

Advantageous

• Experience using AccountMate

• Experience migrating from one accounting system to another

• Proficiency in isiXhosa

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.