Bookkeeper

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Strand; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Strand, Western Cape seeks a Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting for a portfolio of clients. You will process financial transactions, perform reconciliations, and prepare general ledger entries and monthly management accounts.

The role requires experience up to trial balance, VAT/reconciliations knowledge, and proficiency in Sage and Excel. Independent work and deadline discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Experience in bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of VAT, reconciliations and GL accounting.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client accounts.

Responsibilities

• Process and capture financial transactions accurately and timeously.
• Perform bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger entries, journal adjustments and monthly management accounts.
• Manage debtors and creditors, including reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting records and prepare financial information up to trial balance.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Assist with annual financial statements.
• Assist with VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions, and PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations.
• Communicate with clients, follow up on outstanding documentation and manage deadlines.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper position available in Strand, Western Cape.

We are currently looking for a Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions for a portfolio of clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and capture financial transactions accurately and timeously.
• Perform bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger entries, journal adjustments and monthly management accounts.
• Manage debtors and creditors, including reconciliations.
• Maintain accounting records and prepare financial information up to trial balance.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records.
• Assist with annual financial statements.
• Assist with VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions, as well as PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations.
• Communicate with clients, follow up on outstanding documentation and manage deadlines.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably within an accounting practice.
• Proven experience processing accounting transactions up to trial balance.
• Practical knowledge of VAT, reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably Sage.
• Good understanding of South African accounting and tax practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple client accounts and meet deadlines.