Bookkeeping Manager

Pillango Placements; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a professional services firm as a Senior Bookkeeper, managing bookkeeping functions and leading a team. You will ensure compliance and accuracy in financial records while supporting month-end processes. This role requires strong leadership and attention to detail, making it ideal for experienced finance professionals seeking a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of full-function bookkeeping experience.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Supervise and mentor junior finance staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Caseware

Sage

Psiber

Job description

Become part of a growing, client centred team in a professional services firm that delivers tailored accounting, tax, secretarial, and payroll solutions to over 1,000 clients across South Africa and beyond, with a strong focus on value, efficiency, and proactive support.

As the Senior Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance, overseeing junior finance staff, and ensuring accurate financial records and reconciliations. The role requires a detail-oriented and experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills to manage daily finance operations, ensure compliance, and support month-end and year-end close processes.

• Full function bookkeeping to trial balance, including processing journals, accruals, and adjustments
• Oversee and approve accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
• Maintain the general ledger and perform month-end reconciliations
• Manage fixed asset register, depreciation calculations, and ensure asset compliance
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports

Team Management

• Supervise and mentor a team of junior finance staff or bookkeepers
• Allocate and review tasks, set performance targets, and provide training as needed
• Implement and maintain financial procedures, controls, and reporting systems
• Ensure accurate and timeous reporting by the team
• Act as point of contact for internal and external finance queries

Process & Compliance

• Ensure all bookkeeping and reporting processes comply with internal policies and relevant legislation
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Support financial forecasting and budgeting processes

Required Qualifications & Experience :

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance
• Minimum of 5–7 years of full-function bookkeeping experience
• At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Xero, Caseware, Sage, Psiber)
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment is an advantage
• Solid understanding of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements in South Africa
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems effectively
• Discretion with confidential financial information

The proposed salary for the role is R40k - R60k per month, but the option remains with the client to offer any market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.