Bookkeeper

Jackie Cory Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a disciplined and detail-driven Bookkeeper to join their finance team in South Africa. The successful candidate will take ownership of their work and maintain high standards of accuracy, playing a key role in ensuring financial integrity.

Responsibilities include full bookkeeping up to trial balance, maintaining accurate ledgers, and preparing reports. Minimum 4 years bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Relevant qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping advantageous.
• Experience on Pastel or similar accounting system.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a multi-company environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, creditors, and debtors.
• Oversee and control the creditors' function.
• Review payroll outputs and ensure accurate and timeous payments.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis.
• Prepare bimonthly cashflow reports.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Submit VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns accurately and on time.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and audit packs.
• Support the Financial Manager with reporting and ad hoc finance requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience on Pastel or similar accounting system

Education

Relevant qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a disciplined and detail-driven Bookkeeper to join our finance team. This role is suited to someone who takes ownership of their work, maintains high standards of accuracy, and is comfortable working in a structured, multi-company environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information and supporting the Financial Manager in maintaining strong financial control across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Maintain accurate general ledger, creditors, and debtors.
• Oversee and control the creditors\' function.
• Review payroll outputs and ensure accurate and timeous payments.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis.
• Prepare bimonthly cashflow reports.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
• Submit VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns accurately and on time.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and audit packs.
• Support the Financial Manager with reporting and ad hoc finance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 4 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Relevant qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping advantageous.
• Experience on Pastel or similar accounting system.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a multi-company environment advantageous.