Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

ZealHR; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Exposure to international clients

Job summary

An established accounting practice is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Hermanus, Western Cape. This on-site preferred role offers the opportunity to work with both South African and international clients, providing valuable experience in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, month-end processes, and preparing accounts up to trial balance. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in Accounting and experience in accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accounting practice environment.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of South African tax advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Capture and maintain supplier and customer invoices.
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance.

Skills

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable and receivable

Trial balance preparation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant

Hermanus, Western Cape (On-site preferred | Hybrid considered)

Join a growing team in one of South Africa's most beautiful coastal towns

An established accounting practice based in Hermanus / Onrus is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Junior Accountant to join their dynamic team of young professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment while enjoying the lifestyle that comes with living and working in Hermanus. The role offers exposure to both South African and international clients, providing valuable experience across diverse business environments.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of clients by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end processes, and preparing accounts up to trial balance.

This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting practice, enjoys working across multiple clients, and takes pride in delivering accurate work within deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Capture and maintain supplier and customer invoices
• Maintain accurate general ledger records
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Manage multiple client deadlines simultaneously
• Support VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Assist with tax-related tasks (including individual tax returns and SARS queries)
• Assist with payroll processing where required
• Maintain organised and compliant client records
• Proactively follow up on outstanding information
• Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of all work

Requirements

• Qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or a related field
• Previous experience within an accounting practice environment
• Strong working knowledge of
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks Online
• Experience with
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Trial balance preparation
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Basic understanding of South African tax (VAT, income tax, provisional tax) advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Who You Are

• Highly organised and accountable
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Comfortable working across multiple clients
• Able to meet strict deadlines in a practice environment
• Open to feedback and able to apply it constructively
• Professional, emotionally mature, and client-focused
• Proactive communicator who keeps stakeholders informed

Additional Information

• On-site role preferred in Hermanus / Onrus area
• Hybrid/remote considered for candidates based in the Western Cape
• Reliable internet connection required for remote work
• Experience with cloud-based accounting systems essential
• Must be comfortable handling confidential financial information

Why This Role?

• Work from the beautiful coastal town of Hermanus
• Be part of a young, driven, and collaborative team
• Gain exposure to international clients and diverse industries
• Develop your career in a growing and forward-thinking practice