Bookkeeper , Admin & Payroll- PTA

Lumina Personnel; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel in Centurion is seeking an Office Administrator & Junior Bookkeeper, Payroll to support office operations and basic bookkeeping tasks. The role combines reception duties with invoicing, debtor management, and month-end assistance in a busy professional-services environment.

Requirements include a bookkeeping certificate, experience with accounting software (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks/Pastel), and 2+ years in a related setting.

Qualifications

• Core competencies: excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Must have a bookkeeping certificate and experience with accounting software; relevant certificate/diploma in Office Admin or Financial Management.
• 2+ years of professional services experience (e.g., accounting firm, consultancy).
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Pastel).
• Proven client-facing experience and managing debtors (invoices, statements).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office administration, including appointments and records.
• Handle invoicing, recurring invoices, quotes, supplier reconciliations, petty cash, statements, debit orders, and payments.
• Coordinate IT-related tasks and software licenses with IT support.
• Maintain compliance documents (SLA, B-BBEE, SANAS, liquidation docs).
• Perform financial checks on invoices and month-end prep assistance.
• Communicate daily with teams, suppliers, and clients to follow up on payments and needs.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Debt collection

Client-facing duties

Education

Bookkeeping certificate

Office Administration/Finance diploma

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Pastel

Job description

Office Administrator & Junior Bookkeeper , Payroll

Centurion Pretoria;

Salary: R15 000 - R16 000 - Negotiable

About the Role:

This is a multifaceted role encompassing office management, financial administration, and executive support, the face of the office, handling reception, invoicing, debt collection, and supporting with junior-level bookkeeping tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• Core Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Must have A bookkeeping certificate and experience with accounting software. A relevant certificate or diploma in Office Administration, or Financial Management.

• 2+ years of experience in a professional services environment (e.g., an accounting firm, consultancy).

• Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or Pastel).

• Proven experience with client-facing duties and managing debtors (sending statements, following up on invoices).

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily office administration,

• Including appointments, stationery orders, asset lists, and employee records (onboarding, leave, timesheets).

• Handle invoicing, recurring invoices, quotes, supplier reconciliations, petty cash, statements, debit orders, and payment allocations.

• Coordinate IT-related tasks such as printer readings, cartridge requests, software purchases, license updates, and communication with IT support.

• Maintain and update compliance documents including SLA agreements, B-BBEE certificates, SANAS certificates, and liquidation documentation.

• Perform financial checks on invoices, billing sheets, aging reports, and assist with month-end preparation.

• Communicate daily with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to follow up on payments, software, support needs, and confirmations.

"Bring your bookkeeping talent and admin excellence to a team that rewards expertise."