Bookkeeper

Spec-Savers Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail healthcare company in Gqeberha is looking for a financial professional to manage bookkeeping functions. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, handling VAT and PAYE reconciliations, and ensuring accurate reporting through tools like Excel and Pastel. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in bookkeeping and possess excellent communication skills. Attention to detail is crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient in using Excel and Pastel for reporting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Process point of sale month-end reports.
• Ensure salary journals and cashbooks are maintained.
• Handle VAT and PAYE reconciliations and returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

2 years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Processing of: point of sale month‑end reports
• Cashbooks and bank reconciliations
• Salary journals
• Maintenance and processing of fixed‑asset journals, including depreciation, additions, and disposals
• Preparation and clearing of debtors’ reconciliations
• Ensuring that all EDI payments are receipted by stores
• Monitoring and follow‑up of stock‑count variances
• Reconciliation of VAT and PAYE
• Preparation of VAT and PAYE returns, submissions, and payments

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2 years bookkeeping experience
• Experience using Excel and Pastel
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels