Bookkeeper

Tyron Consultancy; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Stellenbosch to manage daily bookkeeping tasks, prepare financial reports, and support trainee staff. This role involves supervising bookkeeping processes for accuracy and ensuring compliance with South African tax regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including AP/AR and general ledger.
• Prepare financial reports and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Provide training and guidance to SAIPA Trainees regarding bookkeeping.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Certification in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage Pastel

Job description

Bookkeeper position available in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping tasks (AP/AR, general ledger)
• Reconcile bank and credit card statements
• Prepare financial reports and summaries
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Maintain organized financial files and records
• Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero
• Review monthly bookkeeping / VAT of SAIPA Trainees
• Reconcile Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis and provide training for SAIPA Trainees to reconcile Debtors and Creditors
• Responsible for calculating VAT and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation and Review of management accounts.
• Manage and supervise SAIPA staff to achieve set goals
• Provide daily assistance, guidance and training with regards to bookkeeping, related taxes and SARS submissions to SAIPA Trainees
• Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements
• Reviewing work done by supervised staff before partner review, where applicable
• Implementation / evaluation of internal controls.
• Client interaction and relations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage Pastel)
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Certification in accounting or finance