Bookkeeper | Restaurant Support Centre

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

Job summary

A retail company in South Africa seeks a Bookkeeper to manage financial records, process transactions, and prepare reports. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in bookkeeping, especially in QSR or Retail, and is proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills. Join a dynamic team in Kuilsriver, Cape Town. This is a permanent, full-time position with a focus on integrity and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years bookkeeping experience in QSR, Retail, and/or Hospitality industry.
• Proficient in financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile creditors, cashbook, and credit cards.
• Prepare and process payments/refunds.
• Maintain monthly audit files.
• Reconcile and submit VAT.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organized

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Sage Evolution

GAAP Retail Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Key Performance Areas & 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.

Other Details

Location : Kuilsriver, Cape Town

Contract Type : Permanent

Application Deadline : 18 September

• Please include the job title in your application. 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.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s) : What is your notice period?

What are your GROSS salary expectations (before deductions)?

Do you have 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in QSR, Retail and / or Hospitality industry?

Work Location : In person