Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant

Tanya Cowie; Kraaifontein; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site in Kraaifontein

Job summary

Tanya Cowie is seeking a Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join the team in Kraaifontein. This hands-on role focuses on accurate bookkeeping, reconciliations, and month-end processes within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have at least five years’ experience, are bilingual in Afrikaans and English, and are proficient with Sage Pastel, Excel and Google Sheets. Office hours are 07:30–16:30, Monday to Friday; a competitive salary package is on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on bookkeeping/accounting experience.
• A relevant qualification is advantageous, but experience and practical knowledge can outweigh formal qualifications.
• Fully bilingual, in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills will be an advantage.
• Proficient with Sage Pastel software.
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile various cashbooks on Sage Pastel.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations.
• Process intercompany and ad hoc invoicing.
• Maintain and work with the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare month-end journals.
• Reconcile various control accounts.
• Assist with year-end procedures.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Excel

Google Sheets

Bilingual Afrikaans & English

Education

Bookkeeping qualification (advantage)

Tools

Sage Pastel

Job description

Are you a numbers person with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for getting the figures right? Do you have solid hands-on bookkeeping experience and enjoy being part of a dynamic team?

Our well-established client is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join their team in Kraaifontein!

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on bookkeeping/accounting experience (essential).
• A relevant qualification is advantageous, but experience and practical knowledge can outweigh formal qualifications.
• Fully bilingual, in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills will be an advantage.
• Computer literate and strong on Sage Pastel
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt.
• A positive attitude and strong team-player mentality.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Duties will include, but not limited to

• Capture and reconcile various cashbooks on Sage Pastel.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations.
• Process intercompany and ad hoc invoicing.
• Maintain and work with the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare month-end journals.
• Reconcile various control accounts.
• Assist with year-end procedures.

Office hours

Monday to Friday 07:30 until 16:30

Please note: Only candidates residing in Kraaifontein or the immediate surrounding areas will be considered for this position.

In return a competitive salary is on offer