Bookkeeper: VAT, Payroll & Pastel Expert

Zohorecruit; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell, South Africa. The role focuses on accurate financial recording and daily bank feed management within a full bookkeeping function.

You will perform reconciliations, manage the general ledger, and handle VAT201/EMP201 returns, payroll processing, and SARS filings. The position requires Pastel experience and a proactive approach to compliance and reporting.

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 Certificate in Accounting is required.
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of full-function bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions and manage bank feeds.
• Perform daily reconciliations for all entities for real-time accuracy.
• Manage general ledger accounts and posting of adjusting entries.
• Handle inter-company transfers and reconcile loan accounts.
• Maintain sales, purchase and profit spreadsheets and generate reports.
• Record purchases, depreciation and asset disposal with auditors.

Skills

Bank Reconciliations

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Payroll processing

VAT/Tax reporting

Excel

Education

BCom / ICB Certification

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Pastel Payroll

SARS eFiling

Sage VIP

SimplePay

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper to be based at our client in Brackenfell, South Africa. The role focuses on accurate financial recording and daily bank feed management within a full bookkeeping function.

You will perform reconciliations, manage the general ledger, and handle VAT201/EMP201 returns, payroll processing, and SARS filings. The position requires Pastel experience and a proactive approach to compliance and reporting.