Bookkeeper

Advius; Wellington; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius in Wellington, South Africa, is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage client accounts up to trial balance, handle payroll, VAT and SARS compliance, and maintain precise records. The role requires at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience, fluency in Afrikaans and English, and a valid driver's license.

Familiarity with Xero or Sage Online is advantageous. You will work with a portfolio of clients in a well-established practice and contribute to accurate financial statements and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience, preferably within an accounting practice.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written).
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• A diploma or relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monthly accounting processing up to trial balance
• Debtors and creditors administration
• Tax, VAT and EMP501 reconciliations
• Salary calculations and PAYE administration
• General accounting and client administration
• Maintenance of electronic and hard-copy records

Skills

Bilingual Afrikaans & English

Education

Diploma or relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage Online

Job description

Wellington, South Africa | Posted on 11/10/2026

A well-established accounting practice in Wellington, Western Cape, is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of client accounts through to trial balance, handle payroll, VAT and SARS compliance, and keep client records accurate and up to date.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monthly accounting processing up to trial balance
• Debtors and creditors administration
• Tax, VAT and EMP501 reconciliations
• Salary calculations and PAYE administration
• General accounting and client administration
• Maintenance of electronic and hard-copy records

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience, preferably within an accounting practice
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written)
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• A diploma or relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Financial statements
• Fixed asset registers
• Inventory systems
• General bookkeeping and accounting processes

IDEAL CANDIDATE

This position suits an experienced bookkeeper from an accounting practice environment who is comfortable managing multiple client accounts. Strong knowledge of SARS compliance, payroll processing and VAT submissions, together with experience on cloud-based systems such as Xero and Sage Online, will be advantageous.