Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

MyCareerCraft; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is seeking a Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant in Cape Town to manage daily bookkeeping tasks and assist with accounts under SA tax rules. You will reconcile accounts, handle payroll, VAT, and year-end duties while supporting management accounts and the fixed asset register.

The role requires 4–6 years of bookkeeping experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage, Pastel, Xero or QuickBooks. You will collaborate with suppliers and ensure SARS compliance.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years bookkeeping experience with solid trial balance exposure.
• Diploma/NQF level in finance or bookkeeping.
• Strong MS Excel skills and experience with Sage, Pastel, Xero, or QuickBooks.
• Accurate, organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with stock or inventory and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience using more than one accounting system (at least 4 years).

Responsibilities

• Reconciling bank accounts, petty cash, and credit cards.
• Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory returns.
• Processing payroll and ensuring SARS compliance.
• Assisting with management accounts and month-end processes.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing journals.
• Liaising with suppliers and handling queries.
• Supporting audits and year-end requirements.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Accuracy

Organised

Deadline-oriented

Inventory experience

Multi-system experience

Foreign currency transactions

Education

Diploma/NQF level in finance or bookkeeping

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

About the job Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Requirements:

4 -6years bookkeeping experience, with solid trial balance exposure

A relevant finance or bookkeeping qualification (Diploma/NQF level)

Good knowledge of VAT, PAYE and South African tax compliance

Strong MS Excel skills and experience using accounting packages (Sage/Pastel/Xero/QuickBooks)

Someone accurate, organised, and able to meet deadlines

Experience working with stock or inventory

Exposure to foreign currency transactions

Worked on more than one accounting system at least 4 years

Role:

Reconciling bank accounts, petty cash, and credit cards

Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory returns

Processing payroll and making sure everything is SARS compliant

Assisting with management accounts and supporting month-end processes

Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing journals

Liaising with suppliers and handling queries

Helping the finance team with audits and year-end requirement

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