Financial Clerk / Junior Bookkeeper

Helderberg Personnel Cc; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel Cc is seeking a Financial Clerk / Junior Bookkeeper for a telecoms client in Techno Park, Stellenbosch. The role emphasizes accurate processing of daily financial transactions, maintaining records and supporting the finance team.

The ideal candidate has a BCom in accounting/finance and 1–3 years of experience, with Sage ERP exposure and strong Excel skills. On-site position with room to grow into broader accounting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented candidate with strong numerical aptitude and accuracy.
• Experience with bank, creditor and VAT-related reconciliations and reporting.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Capture supplier invoices and maintain creditor records in multiple currencies.
• Process company bank and credit card statements.
• Perform creditor, bank, and credit card reconciliations.
• Resolve supplier account queries and discrepancies.
• Process employee expense claims and company credit card transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process monthly journals (including PAYE/prepayments) and maintain supporting documentation.
• Complete EMP201s and assist with VAT deliverables.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Assist with fixed assets and stock verification spot-checks.
• Maintain filing systems and documentation for audits.
• Manage petty cash and support ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Detail orientation

Numerical accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

Sage

Job description

Telecoms client in Techno Park, Stellenbosch, is seeking a Financial Clerk / Junior Bookkeeper is seeking a detail-orientated candidate who will be responsible for the accurate processing of day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, and supporting the finance department with routine accounting and administrative tasks.
Responsibilities

• Capture supplier invoices, maintain accurate creditor records in multiple currencies
• Process company bank account and credit card statements
• Perform creditor, bank, and credit card reconciliations
• Resolve supplier account queries and discrepancies
• Process employee expense claims and company credit card transactions
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process monthly journals (including but not limited to PAYE / prepayments) and maintain supporting documentation
• Completion of EMP201’s and assistance with VAT-related deliverables
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures
• Assistance with fixed assets and stock physical verification spot-checks
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date
• Maintain filing systems and supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Petty cash management
• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks

Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field or similar
• Approximately 1-3 years' accounting experience, making this an ideal opportunity for an early-career finance professional looking to grow their career
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage or a similar ERP system
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to work accurately with financial data
• Strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills