Bookkeeper | Bryanston

The Recruitment Council; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team in Randburg. The ideal candidate will manage daily financial tasks, maintain account accuracy, and support financial reporting. Roles include processing transactions, managing invoices, and performing reconciliations, making attention to detail and strong software skills essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in bookkeeping or finance role.
• Solid understanding of debtors and creditors functions.
• Experience with VAT submissions and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process and record daily financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare and issue client invoices; manage debtors collections.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

Skills

Accounting software skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

BCom in Accounting

Relevant diploma

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Job description

A dynamic and growing company in the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented individual with strong accounting software skills and a solid grasp of bookkeeping principles. You’ll play a key role in managing daily financial tasks, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and record daily financial transactions accurately.
• Manage accounts payable: process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and issue client invoices; follow up on outstanding payments and manage debtors collections.
• Maintain the trial balance and general ledger accuracy.
• Capture journal entries and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Handle petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
• Compile financial data and assist with internal reporting.
• Perform reconciliations for VAT and other statutory accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other tax-related processes.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure records are up to date.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Perform sales commission calculations.
• Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or relevant diploma
• 3–5 years of experience in a bookkeeping or finance role
• Proficient in Sage and/or Pastel (or similar accounting packages)
• Strong knowledge of the full debtors and creditors function
• Experience processing both customer and supplier invoices
• Working knowledge of VAT submissions and reconciliations
• Solid Excel skills (intermediate to advanced level)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage financial information with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience completing bookkeeping to trial balance stage