Bookkeeper

Vine Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Bookkeeper for a position in Paarl. The ideal candidate will handle full financial processing, payroll, and manage statutory returns. Strong advanced Excel skills and financial administration experience up to balance sheet level are required. The role demands someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and can multitask effectively. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial administration up to balance sheet level.
• Strong proficiency in advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Full financial processing up to balance sheet.
• Capturing and processing weekly and monthly payroll.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns.
• Cashflow management and bank processing.
• Conducting costing, control, and stock control activities.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Multitasking

Organisational skills

Job description

Bookkeeper position currently available in Paarl.

Our client is looking for a reliable and presentable candidate,, with experience at a junior to mid-level in accounting.

The ideal candidate must be well-groomed, professional, and a non-smoker.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full financial processing up to balance sheet.
• Intercompany processing and reconciliations.
• Capturing and processing weekly and monthly payroll.
• Preparing and submitting statutory returns (PAYE reconciliations, VAT201, EMP201, COID, etc.).
• Cashflow management and bank processing (FNB).
• Conducting costing, control, and stock control activities.
• Supporting HR and Industrial Relations processes.
• Preparing BEE, social, and ethical certification documentation.
• Using advanced Excel skills (pivot table analysis, complex formulas).
• Providing day-to-day IT problem-solving support.
• Performing ad hoc financial and administrative duties as required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in financial administration up to balance sheet level.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas).
• Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in HR support and industrial relations advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.