Bookkeeper

Affinity International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity International in Johannesburg is seeking a capable Bookkeeper for a full-time, in-office role. You will handle day-to-day financial administration, ensuring accurate records and autonomy to manage end-to-end processes up to trial balance.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience, proficiency in Xero/Sage/QuickBooks, and solid Excel skills. You will be responsible for debtors, creditors, reconciliations, VAT submissions, and payroll support in a South African business hours environment.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) minimum; relevant bookkeeping qualification advantageous
• 3–5 years' experience in bookkeeping or similar role, able to work independently to trial balance
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong Excel skills including reconciliations and basic financial reporting
• Experience with debtors, creditors, VAT submissions per SARS
• In-office environment during South African business hours (SAST)

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and post journals to the general ledger
• Process monthly cashbook entries and bank reconciliations
• Manage the debtors function: invoicing, receipts, reconciling customer accounts
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, prepare payment schedules
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts including accruals and month-end journals
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance level
• Assist with payroll processing and related statutory payments

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Excel proficiency

Debtors & creditors

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

Accounting qualification (NQF4+, ICB, Diploma, or BCom)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of our South African-based client for a Bookkeeper to join their team on a full-time, in-office basis. This is a hands-on role suited to a competent and experienced bookkeeper who is comfortable managing the full day-to-day financial administration function independently. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, managing debtors and creditors, and preparing accounts up to trial balance level.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records, including processing all financial transactions and posting journals to the general ledger
• Perform monthly cashbook entries and bank reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies are identified and resolved timeously
• Manage the debtors function, including raising invoices, allocating receipts, reconciling customer accounts and following up on outstanding payments
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile creditor statements and prepare payment schedules for approval
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including posting accruals, prepayments and month-end journals
• Prepare and maintain accounting records up to trial balance level
• Assist with payroll processing, salary reconciliations and related statutory payments

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) as a minimum; a relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification at NQF Level 4 or above, or an ICB, National Diploma, or BCom in Accounting is advantageous
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a bookkeeping or similar accounting role, with proven ability to work independently up to trial balance
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations and basic financial reporting
• Experience managing debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations and VAT submissions in accordance with SARS requirements
• Ability to work reliably and independently in an in-office environment during standard South African business hours (SAST)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with South African-based clients or businesses
• Familiarity with Sage or Xero, given their widespread use among South African businesses
• Exposure to payroll processing and related statutory reconciliations, including PAYE, UIF and SDL submissions to SARS
• Prior experience in a small-to-medium business environment where broad financial responsibilities are managed by one or two individuals

Key Competencies

• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Professionalism and reliability