Bookkeeper - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

PayProp; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PayProp, a leading tech platform for letting agents in Stellenbosch, is seeking a Bookkeeper for a fixed-term role. The position involves maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and resolving disputes with suppliers. Candidates should be finance graduates with familiarity in accounting software and strong organizational skills, offering personal growth and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Policy

Birthday leave

Continuous training and development

Office and home computer setup

Global finance team exposure

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices within the group.
• Engaging with suppliers to resolve disputes.
• Completing weekly cash accounting in the ERP system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Please note this role is for a fixed period of 12 months.

PayProp and Reapit – Who are we?

PayProp, a Reapit company, offers a tech platform for letting agents that allows them to automate every part of the rental transaction. PayProp is easier to use and more powerful than solutions by banks and traditional software vendors.

We’re a seasoned team of professionals with expertise in property, banking, finance, risk management, and technology, as well as building and managing highly secure cloud-based web applications.

Worldwide, Reapit technology is used by over 78,000 agents in more than 15,000 branches, managing over a million properties; enabling them to run their businesses, identify growth opportunities, manage properties, collect rent, communicate with clients, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Group Procurement Manager, this fixed-term role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records by recording daily transactions. Responsibilities include managing accounts, reconciling discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, supporting the overall financial health of the business. Key duties include:

• Processing supplier invoices within the group
• Engaging with suppliers to resolve disputes effectively
• Collaborating with spend owners in the business
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Completing weekly cash accounting in the ERP system
• Loading supplier payments
• Ensuring accurate processing of all supplier transactions
• Supporting group-related projects

Who We’re Looking For

At PayProp, we value individuals who share our core values and demonstrate the right attitudes for success. While meeting all listed requirements is ideal, it’s not mandatory — we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

• A finance graduate with 0-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office software
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English

What Your Impact And Success Looks Like

As a Bookkeeper, your early success will be reflected in:

Within 1 Month

• Understanding internal processes and systems
• Proactively learning and engaging with tasks
• Starting to process transactions with minimal guidance

Within 3 Months

• Working independently and completing assigned tasks
• Taking responsibility for a specific region
• Collaborating effectively within the team

Within 6 Months

• Owning new regions within the business
• Acting as a liaison between the Group Procurement Manager and suppliers
• Supporting wider group projects

What’s in it for you?

We offer a Flexible Working Policy, balancing home and office days.

Benefits

Join PayProp to make a meaningful difference and enjoy personal growth opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including:

• Birthday leave
• Continuous training and development
• Office and home computer setup
• Part of a global finance team