Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage financial processing for multiple clients. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with three days in the office and two days remote, aimed at supporting working parents. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of bookkeeping experience and strong proficiency in Xero. Responsibilities include performing monthly bookkeeping, reconciling accounts, and assisting with payroll processing. Competitive remuneration is offered.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification with bookkeeping or accounting qualifications as an advantage.
• At least 8 years of experience working as a bookkeeper is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bookkeeping for multiple clients.
• Complete bank and account reconciliation accurately.
• Maintain and organize financial records.
• Assist with month-end close and financial reports.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client management

Financial processing

Account reconciliation

Handling payroll

Education

Matric or equivalent

Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

SimplePay

CaseWare

Job description

Stellenbosch, South Africa | Posted on 19/01/2026

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Permanent
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 19/01/2026
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A detail-orientated professional who enjoys working with multiple clients and values flexibility and work–life balance is required to join a dynamic and growing accounting firm. This role is especially well suited to a working parent, offering hybrid working (three days in-office and two days from home) and flexible hours once settled into the role.

You will work as an outsourced Bookkeeper for a portfolio of clients, handling financial processing, controls, payroll functions, and potentially assisting with the drafting of financial statements.

Responsibilities:

Perform monthly bookkeeping for multiple clients

Complete bank, credit card, and account reconciliation accurately

Maintain and organise financial records and supporting documentation

Assist with month-end close procedures and preparation of financial reports

Monitor accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely payments and collections

Assist with VAT/GST calculations, submissions, and compliance (where applicable)

Investigate and resolve discrepancies and accounting issues

Assist with provisional tax calculations and submissions
Handle payroll processing (depending on experience)

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent qualification with a Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification as an added advantage
• At least 8 years’ proven experience working as a bookkeeper is required
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is a minimum requirement
• Experience with SimplePay advantageous
• Exposure to CaseWare/DraftWorx would be an advantage

Supportive, flexible work environment
Hybrid (three days in office, two days remote)