Bookkeeper

Humankind; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind seeks a meticulous bookkeeper/accountant to support UK-based clients and local SA needs. The role focuses on accuracy in ledgers, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring timely month-end closings and compliant reporting.

Experience with accounting software and strong attention to detail are essential. This is a full-time, on-site position in the Western Cape, with opportunities to grow in advisory services for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping, ledgers, transactions, and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and SA accounting standards is essential.
• Experience processing and reviewing journal entries for accuracy.
• Assisting with financial statement preparation and reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile invoices, payments, and receipts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Process journal entries and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare basic financial reports for senior accountants.
• Support the preparation of financial statements.
• Handle client queries relating to financial records.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Ledgers

Journal entries

Reconciliations

UK accounting standards

South African accounting standards

Accounting software

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

Requirements:

• Strong bookkeeping experience, including maintaining ledgers, processing transactions, and performing reconciliations
• Experience with UK accounting standards and tax requirements (essential)
• Knowledge of South African accounting standards and tax requirements (essential)
• Experience processing and reviewing journal entries for accuracy
• Ability to assist with financial statement preparation and reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems
• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients and internal teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture and reconcile invoices, payments, and receipts
• Maintain accurate financial records and update ledgers
• Process journal entries and ensure financial data integrity
• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Prepare basic financial reports for senior accountants
• Support the preparation of financial statements
• Handle client queries relating to financial records and transactions
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards

? Location: Woodstock/Tygervalley
? Position: Full-time, On-site
? Industry: Accounting & Advisory Services
If you have experience supporting UK-based clients and are passionate about delivering accurate financial solutions, we would love to hear from you.