Finance & Office Admin / Bookkeeper - Maitland, Cape Town Salary R25 000

The Legends Agency; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Finance and Office Administrator/Bookkeeper based in Maitland, Cape Town. The role includes full-function bookkeeping, managing supplier and customer accounts, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience and strong accounting knowledge. This position offers a competitive salary of R30,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a bookkeeping/admin role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and reporting.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Full-function bookkeeping support using Pastel Accounting.
• Manage supplier and customer accounts, including credit control.
• Provide administrative support to management including travel bookings.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting practices

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Pastel

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Finance & Office Administrator / Bookkeeper - Maitland, Cape Town Salary R30,000

A well-established company is seeking an experienced Finance and Office Administrator/Bookkeeper to manage a wide range of accounting and administrative functions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full-function bookkeeping support using Pastel Accounting and payroll systems
• Manage supplier and customer accounts, including credit control and invoice processing
• Oversee petty cash, VAT reports, fixed asset register, and depreciation/interest calculations
• Provide administrative support to management, including meeting coordination, travel bookings, and staff record management
• Process weekly wages, monthly payments, and employee leave
• Maintain accurate physical and digital filing systems
• Assist with stock control, logistics bookings, and vehicle maintenance records
• Support internal and external audits with precise reporting and documentation

Systems Proficiency Required:

• Pastel
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Payroll and Time Log systems

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a bookkeeping/admin role
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices and reporting
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and maintain confidentiality
• Confident in managing both financial and general administrative duties

If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and looking for a role with variety and responsibility, apply now to join a team where your skills will make a real impact.