Bookkeeper

Zohorecruit; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell, South Africa. The role focuses on accurate financial recording and daily bank feed management within a full bookkeeping function.

You will perform reconciliations, manage the general ledger, and handle VAT201/EMP201 returns, payroll processing, and SARS filings. The position requires Pastel experience and a proactive approach to compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 Certificate in Accounting is required.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of full-function bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and manage bank feeds.
• Perform daily reconciliations for all entities for real-time accuracy.
• Manage general ledger accounts and posting of adjusting entries.
• Handle inter-company transfers and reconcile loan accounts.
• Maintain sales, purchase and profit spreadsheets and generate reports.
• Record purchases, depreciation and asset disposal with auditors.

Skills

Bank Reconciliations

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Payroll processing

VAT/Tax reporting

Excel

Education

BCom / ICB Certification

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Pastel Payroll

SARS eFiling

Sage VIP

SimplePay

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Full time

Brackenfell, South Africa |

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell.

FinancialAccounting and General Ledger:

• Accurate recording of all financialtransactions and daily management of bank feeds.
• Perform daily reconciliations for allbusiness entities to ensure real-time financial accuracy.
• Manage general ledger accounts, includingthe processing of adjusting entries and journals.
• Manage inter-company transfers andreconcile loan accounts between various entities.
• Maintain sales, purchase, and profitspreadsheets; generate necessary financial reports.
• Record new purchases, calculate yearly depreciation, and track the disposal of old equipment with theauditors

AccountsReceivable and Accounts Payable:

• Create invoices (including rentalinvoices) and liaise closely with the Office Manager regarding outstandingaccounts.
• Allocate supplier invoices to the PastelAccounting System, reconcile creditor statements, and request missinginvoices or PODs.
• Liaise with suppliers and facilitatetimely payments.

Payroll andEmployee Administration:

• Full payroll function, includingprocessing salaries and employee payments.
• Register employees on the clockingsystem, download data, and process timesheets for payroll.
• Manage the Kiosk (including payrolldeductions), process monthly debit-order checks, and handle traffic-finedeductions.
• Assist with IOD (Injury on Duty) claimsand administration where necessary.

StatutoryCompliance and SARS Reporting:

• Prepare and complete VAT201 returns forsubmission to SARS; set up and confirm payments.
• Prepare and complete monthly EMP201returns (PAYE, SDL, and UIF) for submission to SARS; set up and confirmpayments.
• Preparationfor the Annual Financial Statements.

OfficeSupport and Administration:

• Handle and allocate cash purchases andensure the petty cash remains balanced.
• Assist with switchboard and receptionduties from time to time.
• Ensure all financial filings are kept upto date and follow up on various queries and emails.
• Overseestock-takes, reconcile physical stock to the Pastel records annually.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Grade 12 Certificate in Accountingas a subject.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping (e.g.,National Diploma, BCom, or ICB certification) is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of experiencein a full-function bookkeeping role.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive experience with the PastelAccounting System.
• Strong working knowledge of SARSeFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and EMP201 returns.
• Experience with payroll software(e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay) and a solid understanding ofPAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excelskills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets).