Bookkeeper

Vine Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Variety of clients

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vine Recruitment represents a Paarl-based client seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial transactions across multiple client portfolios. You will handle full bookkeeping functions, prepare management reports, and support VAT processes while assisting in team supervision.

The role requires meticulous accuracy, solid numerical ability, and strong Afrikaans and English communication to engage with clients and colleagues in a busy practice environment.

Qualifications

• Matric with strong Maths and Accounting.
• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• 3–4 years bookkeeping experience in an accounting practice.
• Solid knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, VAT, and reconciliations.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).

Responsibilities

• Record and process daily financial transactions (sales, invoices, expenses, payments).
• Maintain general ledgers and reconcile accounts to trial balance.
• Prepare and review management reports (balance sheet, income statement, A/R & A/P age analysis, stock).
• Manage VAT reconciliations and submissions (SARS).
• Compile audit/financial statement packs.
• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical).
• Engage with clients on bookkeeping matters.
• Support and help oversee the bookkeeping team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Our client in Paarl is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day financial transactions for a portfolio of clients. You will handle full bookkeeping functions, prepare management reports, and support VAT processes while assisting in team supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and process daily financial transactions (sales, invoices, expenses, payments)
• Maintain general ledgers and reconcile accounts to trial balance
• Prepare and review management reports (balance sheet, income statement, A/R & A/P age analysis, stock)
• Manage VAT reconciliations and submissions (SARS)
• Compile audit/financial statement packs
• Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and physical)
• Engage with clients on bookkeeping matters
• Support and help oversee the bookkeeping team

Requirements:

• Matric with strong Maths and Accounting
• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping
• 3â4 yearsâ bookkeeping experience in an accounting practice
• Solid knowledge of accounts payable/receivable, VAT, and reconciliations
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage â training provided)

Skills:

• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numerical and problem-solving ability
• Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure
• Good communication skills (Afrikaans & English)
• Organised, proactive, and team-oriented

What We Offer:

• Ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a variety of clients and systems
• Growth opportunities within a dynamic team