Bookkeeper

Frogg Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 363,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment is assisting a manufacturing retail client in Brackenfell, Cape Town, to find a Bookkeeper with 3–5 years’ solid bookkeeping experience.

You will oversee daily bookkeeping, monthly payroll for 65 staff, and financial administration across multiple entities, with VAT and SARS eFiling duties. Strong Pastel, payroll software, and Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Solid bookkeeping and payroll exposure.
• Knowledge of SARS eFiling for VAT201 and returns.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Do daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks using Pastel Pastel.
• Balance company bank accounts daily and keep records up to date.
• Update general ledger and post regular journal entries.
• Process payroll for 65 staff and manage payroll-related payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT201 and EMP201 returns to SARS.

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Accounting/Bookkeeping diploma or certificate

Tools

Pastel Accounting System

Pastel Payroll

Sage VIP

SimplePay

Job description

Bookkeeper job vacancy in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

Our Manufacturing retail client in Brackenfell, Cape Town, is looking for Bookkeeper with 3-5 years’ experience in solid bookkeeping.

You will oversee the day-to-day Bookkeeping and monthly payroll (65 staff) and financial administration across multiple entities.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited for an experienced finance / bookkeeping professional who can balance core accounting responsibilities with asset management, audit preparation, and general office support.

Salary: R25 000 – R32 500 per month.

Minimum Requirements

• A Grade 12 Certificate.
• A tertiary diploma or certificate qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Extensive experience with the Pastel Accounting System.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and returns.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay)
• Solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Do Daily Bookkeeping and accounting tasks using Sage Pastel
• Balance all company bank accounts daily to keep records accurate and up to date
• Update the general ledger and post regular journal entries
• Track money transfers and balance loan accounts between different company entities
• Keep track of sales, purchases, and profits on spreadsheets, and prepare regular reports
• Send out client and rental invoices, and work with the Office Manager to follow up on late payments
• Load supplier invoices onto Pastel, check supplier statements, request missing invoices or delivery notes
• Stay in touch with suppliers and ensure accounts are paid on timeRun the full monthly payroll of 65 staff and process staff salary payments
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns to SARS, and make the payments
• Submit monthly EMP201 returns for PAYE, SDL, and UIF to SARS and handle the payments
• Record daily cash purchases and make sure the petty cash balance is always correct
• Keep all financial paperwork filed and organized, and answer daily queries and emails
• Help with stock-takes and match physical counts to Pastel records each year