Bookkeeper, Maitland

CVQuest; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

CVQuest in Cape Town is seeking a detail-driven Bookkeeper to manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Pastel (V19) and have 3 – 5 years of bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires immediate availability and the ability to work unusual hours, including 2 Saturdays per month. Salary ranges from R15,000 to R20,000, with various bookkeeping duties, ensuring compliance and supporting finance reporting.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Immediately available and have own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Process and reconcile accounts (debtors / creditors / expenses / statements).
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Support the finance team with reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pastel V19 proficiency

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Financial qualification

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Overview

A leading company in Maitland (Cape Town) is looking for a detail-driven Bookkeeper with strong Pastel (V19) expertise to manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance. The role demands accuracy, professionalism and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will need to be able to work unusual hours as well as 2 Saturdays per month.

Requirements

• Financial qualification
• 3 – 5 years’ bookkeeping experience in a fast-paced environment
• Extensive Pastel V19 experience
• Immediately available
• Own transport

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 15:00
• 1st & last Saturday of the month: 06:00 - 10:00

Salary

R15,000 – R20,000 (payslip required)

Duties

• Full bookkeeping to trial balance
• Processing and reconciling accounts (debtors / creditors / expenses / statements, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Support the finance team with reporting requirements