Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks a meticulous Bookkeeper/Accounts Clerk to maintain accurate financial records across multiple retail stores. You will capture cashbook entries, process AR, and reconcile bank and debtor accounts in a fast-paced retail setting.

Knowledge of Pastel Evolution and SAGE VIP Payroll is advantageous; strong Excel skills and confidentiality are essential. This on-site position offers growth within a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient with Pastel Evolution and VIP Payroll.
• Experience with cashbook capturing and general ledger entries.
• Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency with Outlook.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and systems.
• Good references and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Capture and record financial transactions in the cashbook (Pastel).
• Process and allocate accounts receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Process EFTs, cash and card transactions.
• Load and prepare payments on online banking platforms (FNB).
• Assist with annual financial audits.
• Process payroll (SAGE VIP - advantageous).
• Send customer statements (weekly/monthly).
• Assist with debt collection and customer liaison.
• Maintain filing systems and financial records (digital and physical).
• Support general office administration and finance team duties.
• Step in to assist colleagues when required.

Skills

Detail orientation

Time management

Work ethic

Work under pressure

Integrity

Reliability

Team player

Reconciliation

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Accounting/Bookkeeping diploma or certificate

3+ years bookkeeping experience

Tools

Pastel Evolution (Sage Accounting)

SAGE VIP Payroll

Online banking platforms (FNB)

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/ Accounts Clerk to join our team. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple retail stores in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and record financial transactions in the cashbook (Pastel)
• Process and allocate accounts receivable
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy
• Maintain and reconcile debtor accounts
• Process EFTs, cash and card transactions
• Load and prepare payments on online banking platforms (FNB)
• Assist with annual financial audits
• Process payroll (SAGE VIP - advantageous)
• Send customer statements (weekly/monthly)
• Assist with debt collection and customer liaison
• Maintain filing systems and financial records (digital and manual)
• Support general office administration and finance team duties
• Step in to assist colleagues when required

Systems Experience

• Pastel Evolution (Sage Accounting)
• SAGE VIP Payroll
• Online banking platforms (FNB)

Required Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work under pressure in a retail environment
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
• Reliable and deadline-driven
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Basic problem-solving and reconciliation skills

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or certificate in Accounting/Bookkeeping
• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience
• Experience with cashbook capturing
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and systems
• Contactable references

Additional Advantages

• Retail environment experience
• HR/payroll exposure
• Experience with fixed asset registers
• Rental/property accounting experience

Important

Confidentiality, honesty, and integrity are essential for this role.