Bookkeeper (Jb5666)

Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial records up to Trial Balance using Pastel Evolution. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in preparing financial statements and compliance tasks. This permanent position demands a detail-oriented professional who can manage a finance team while ensuring timely completion of duties and adherence to statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in managing a small finance support team.
• Knowledge of financial and tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records.
• Process and reconcile creditors, debtors, and supplier accounts.
• Prepare and provide documentation for audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong leadership ability

Proficiency in Pastel Evolution

Strong knowledge of statutory requirements

Ability to work independently

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Overview

Bookkeeper (JB****) – Centurion, Gauteng.

R*********** CTC per month.

Permanent. Seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to manage the full set of financial records up to Trial Balance using Pastel Evolution. This role requires accuracy, integrity, and efficiency in handling financial transactions while supporting audits, inventory management, and business operations. In addition to core bookkeeping, the role carries oversight of the Creditors and Debtors functions, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and timely completion of tasks. The ideal candidate is a deadline-driven professional with proven bookkeeping expertise and strong leadership ability.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field (advantageous)
• Minimum of 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Pastel Evolution (non-negotiable)
• Strong knowledge of statutory requirements and TAX legislation
• Ability to work independently and manage a small finance support team

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records
• Process and reconcile creditors, debtors, and supplier accounts
• Perform monthly creditors reconciliations and prepare supplier payments
• Submit VAT reports bi-monthly
• Prepare financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Analyse financial reports for trends and variances
• Manage accounts receivable and ensure accurate recordkeeping

Inventory & Stock Management

• Conduct quarterly stocktakes and reconcile to Pastel Evolution
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies
• Import and process stock figures into accounting system
• Support warehouse staff with stock reporting and reconciliation

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare and provide documentation for internal and external audits
• Ensure compliance with financial and tax legislation
• Respond to auditor queries and assist with statutory submissions

Business Support & Stakeholder Engagement

• Respond to financial queries from management
• Prepare financial data for budgets, forecasts, and reporting
• Assist with accurate cash flow projections
• Resolve vendor and client payment or invoice queries
• Investigate and resolve bank reconciliation discrepancies

Special Projects & Ad Hoc

• Track asset depreciation and perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Support financial input for projects as required
• Adapt to changing business needs across the finance function

Notes

Please do not apply using scanned CVs. No supporting documentation is required at this point – this will be requested later. IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.

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