Bookkeeper

Communicate Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper/accountant to join our Randburg team. You will handle high-volume financial transactions, manage AP/AR, and perform month-end reconciliations while maintaining accurate ledgers and VAT support.

The ideal candidate has a Diploma in Accounting or ICB certification, 3–5 years bookkeeping experience up to trial balance, and strong Excel skills to support reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume transactional environments.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent reconciliation skills with high accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process and capture high volumes of financial transactions accurately and timeously.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform monthly bank, creditor, debtor, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process journals, accruals, and provisions.
• Prepare VAT calculations and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure correct account allocations.
• Prepare trial balance reports and month-end schedules.
• Assist with audit preparations and provide supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Skills

High-volume transactions

Bookkeeping principles

Advanced Excel

Accurate reconciliations

Independent worker

Education

Diploma in Accounting

ICB Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description:

• Process and capture high volumes of financial transactions accurately and timeously
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Perform monthly bank, creditor, debtor, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Process journals, accruals, and provisions
• Prepare VAT calculations and supporting schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure correct account allocations
• Prepare trial balance reports and month-end schedules
• Assist with audit preparations and provide supporting documentation
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience working in a high-volume transactional environment
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent reconciliation skills with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and perform well under pressure

Qualification:

• Diploma in Accounting / ICB Certificate to BS / Higher Certificate
• 3-5 years of bookkeeping experience up to trial balance

What Will Make You Successful?

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage large workloads without compromising accuracy
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality