Bookkeeper (Hotel Industry)

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a dependable Bookkeeper in Cape Town. You will maintain accurate financial records, manage payments, and support the finance team. The ideal candidate has a Matric Certificate and a National Certificate in Bookkeeping with over 3 years of experience. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical aid

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Service-oriented mindset with integrity and ability to handle stress effectively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and organise invoices.
• Reconcile accounts and assist with monthly reporting.
• Prepare payroll and employee payments.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting systems

Exceptional accuracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Matric Certificate

National Certificate in Bookkeeping (ICB or equivalent, NQF Level 4)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Are you a numbers enthusiast who loves bringing order to chaos? Do you take pride in accuracy, love detail, and thrive when your work keeps everything running smoothly? Our client is looking for a dependable and results-driven Bookkeeper to join their team, based in Newlands Cape Town. In this role, you will be at the heart of the financial operations, keeping records accurate, payments and reconciliations on point, and supporting the wider finance team in delivering excellence.

Ready to bring your passion for numbers to life? Apply now or email your CV to [e-mail] and [e-mail]

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate financial records and organise invoices, creditor documents, and applications.

• Reconcile accounts, match payments with statements, and assist with monthly reporting.

• Process invoices, manage petty cash, and handle payments efficiently.

• Oversee SARS compliance, including VAT submissions.

• Prepare payroll and employee payments.

• Support the Group Financial Manager in ensuring effective financial control across the organisation.

• Assist with ad hoc finance administration projects as required.

What You Bring

• Matric Certificate and a National Certificate in Bookkeeping (ICB or equivalent, NQF Level 4).

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience.

• Proficiency in accounting systems (experience with Sage is advantageous).

• Exceptional accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and professionalism.

• Service-oriented mindset with integrity and ability to handle stress effectively.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Be part of a supportive team that values growth, wellness, and professional development.

• Opportunities for internal progression, professional coaching, and skills development.

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, retirement, and disability funding.

• Work in an environment that prioritises respect, care, and social and environmental responsibility.