Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant

FROGG Recruitment; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment in Milnerton seeks a detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant to support the Finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, payments and reporting on Xero.

The successful candidate will handle Accounts Payable/Receivable, supplier invoices, month-end tasks, and assist the Financial Manager with ad hoc duties to ensure timely financial reporting. Office-based role in the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Finance qualification or ongoing study; advantageous but not required.
• 3–4 years’ bookkeeping/junior accounting experience.
• Experience with accounting software (Xero, Pastel) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and accounting duties on XERO / Pastel.
• Assist Financial Manager with ad hoc finance duties.
• Manage Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Xero

Pastel

Education

Finance certificate/diploma or degree

Tools

Xero

Pastel

Job description

Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant Milnerton

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Bookkeeper/Junior Accountant to support the Accounts department and the Financial Manager in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The ideal candidate will assist with bookkeeping, accounting, reconciliations, payments, and administrative finance tasks to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. You will work on XERO.

Salary R 20000 – R 30000 pm – OFFICE BASED JOB

Requirements

• Financial / Finance Certificate/Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or studying towards one) – An Advantage but not a MUST HAVE
• 3-4 years’ experience in a bookkeeping/junior accountant / accounts role
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Pastel, etc.) is beneficial

• Bookkeeping & Accounting duties on XERO / Pastel
• Assist the FM with adhoc financial / finance duties as per request
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• Capture supplier invoices accurately into the accounting system
• Assist with preparing and processing payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and payments
• Banking & Reconciliations
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Allocate payments and receipts correctly
• Assist with foreign currency transactions and allocations
• Financial Administration
• Assist with preparing financial reports and schedules
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Assist with audit preparation and SARS-related documentation
• Perform ad hoc finance and admin duties as required