Bookkeeper | Restaurant Support Centre

Tradeon Sa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Kuilsriver, Cape Town is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance. The role involves processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports. Applicants should have a relevant tertiary qualification and 2-3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in the retail or hospitality sectors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Sage Evolution are required. This is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in QSR, Retail, and/or Hospitality industry.
• Proficient in financial reporting systems preferably Sage Evolution.
• Experience with GAAP Retail Office is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile creditors, cashbook, petty cash, and credit cards.
• Maintain and reconcile daily bank deposits and cash tracking.
• Prepare and corroborate management accounts.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Organized

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage Evolution

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Position

The bookkeeper plays an important role within the Finance team by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and preparing reports that contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of all stores. The Bookkeeper ensures timely reconciliations, compliance, and financial data integrity across multiple business units.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile creditors (allocation / coding), cashbook, petty cash and credit cards.
• Maintain and reconcile daily bank deposits and cash tracking.
• Prepare and process payments / refunds according to Company process.
• Maintain monthly audit files and ensure completeness of documentation.
• Perform bookkeeping up to trial balance, subsequently maintain management accounts from trial balance.
• Process and maintain accurate monthly journal entries including payroll, depreciation and general adjustments.
• Reconciliation and submission of VAT.
• Prepare and corroborate management accounts and follow up timeously.
• Maintain Food-Cost corroboration and follow up.
• Resolve all escalated queries (Cash or POS and expense) for all stores.
• Maintain Fixed Asset register including new builds, revamps & disposals.

Ideal Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification with a degree being advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel.
• 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in QSR, Retail and / or Hospitality industry.
• Proficient in financial reporting systems preferably Sage Evolution.
• Experience with GAAP Retail Office (Advantageous).

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

• High attention to Detail.
• Problem Solver.
• Organised & Reliable.
• Works well with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve queries and support operations.
• Handles sensitive financial data with integrity and confidentiality.
• Takes initiative to improve processes and support financial decision-making.

Position Details

Location: Kuilsriver, Cape Town
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 18 September

How to Apply

Please include the job title, notice period and gross salary expectation in your application and send your CV to: If you do not receive feedback within one month of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. TradeOn reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement or not fill the vacancy at any stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to achieving our employment equity goals, which will be considered throughout the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you consent to TradeOn processing your personal information for recruitment purposes.

This includes consideration for the advertised role and other suitable opportunities within the organisation. TradeOn complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and your information will be used solely for lawful and legitimate recruitment activities.