Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Financial Services Provider in South Africa is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team in Bellville. This permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance team. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining supplier relationships, preparing tax returns, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of bookkeeping experience and a certificate in Bookkeeping or Accounting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Bookkeeper II.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Prepare cash books, bank reconciliations, and supplier reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accounting principles knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting

Tools

Sage X3

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Hire Resolve's client, a leading Financial Services Provider (FSP) in the wealth management and insurance space, is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join their team in Bellville. This is a permanent position offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual to contribute to a high-performing finance team within a reputable organisation.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments
• Maintain relationships with suppliers and follow up on outstanding issues
• Prepare cash books, bank reconciliations, and supplier reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset registers and process journal entries
• Prepare routine reconciliation schedules and ensure accurate financial records
• Process customer invoices, statements, and deposits; assist with collections
• Report on daily cash and bank balances and coordinate payment processes
• Prepare VAT, EMP, and Income Tax returns for simple entities
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end procedures
• Support management reporting and budgeting tasks
• Participate in meetings and contribute to team tasks and projects

Requirements

• Grade 12 with Accounting
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting (or equivalent)
• 5 to 7 years' bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Bookkeeper II
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Sage X3, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a methodical and focused approach
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary

Please Note, if you don't match the Requirements or Industry, you won't be consider for this role..
Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
  
  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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  • Please use "Bookkeeper" as your subject line when applying via email
  
  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise