Bookkeeper

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial transactions and maintain accurate records. You will handle invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and assist with payroll and VAT reporting.

This Hybrid role combines remote flexibility with required office collaboration and offers exposure to financial management across multiple areas with a supportive team. The ideal candidate has at least three years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Sage One,

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping software such as Sage One, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and South African tax regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, using accounting software.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Prepare and file VAT, payroll taxes, and other statutory returns.
• Generate monthly management accounts and financial reports for review.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

VAT & tax compliance

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bookkeeping qualification or equivalent

Tools

Sage One

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Role

A growing business in Randburg is looking for a proficient Bookkeeper to manage its day-to-day financial transactions and maintain accurate financial records. This role is vital for ensuring the smooth financial operations of the company, covering aspects from processing invoices to bank reconciliations and preparing financial reports. You will work closely with management to provide financial data that supports informed business decisions. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining the benefits of remote flexibility with essential office-based collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments, using accounting software.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations on a regular basis.
• Prepare and file VAT, payroll taxes, and other statutory returns.
• Generate monthly management accounts and financial reports for review.
• Assist with payroll processing and employee expense reimbursements.

Requirements

• Bookkeeping qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or a similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in bookkeeping software such as Sage One, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and South African tax regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary offered for the Randburg area.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of remote and office-based work.
• Opportunities for further professional development.
• Medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• A supportive team environment with exposure to various aspects of financial management.