Bookkeeper

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Somerset West is seeking to employ a bookkeeper to join their dynamic team. The main function of this position will be capturing financial data from bank statements up to Trial Balance level, including managing debtors, creditors, cashbooks, and reconciliations. Candidates must be bilingual in Afrikaans and English and possess strong Excel skills. Previous experience in an accounting practice and knowledge of computerized accounting systems like Pastel or Sage Accounting is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification required.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong Excel skills essential.
• Previous experience in accounting practice is advantageous.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems is necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Must have own transport and license.

Responsibilities

• Capturing financial data from bank statements up to Trial Balance level.
• Managing debtors, creditors, cashbooks, and reconciliations.

Skills

Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Strong Excel Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Matric

Tools

Pastel

Sage Accounting

Xero

Job description

Overview

My client, a local accounting firm in Somerset West, is seeking to employ a bookkeeper to join their dynamic team.

Main function of this position will be to capturing financial data from bank statements up to Trial Balance level, including debtors, creditors and cashbooks and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Capturing financial data from bank statements up to Trial Balance level, including debtors, creditors and cashbooks and reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Matric


• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English


• Strong Excel Skills


• Previous experience in accounting practice advantageous


• Experience in computerised accounting systems such as Pastel or Sage Accounting or Xero


• Excellent written and verbal communication skill


• Own transport and license