Financial Clerk / Junior Bookkeeper

Helderberg Personnel Cc; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel Cc is assisting a telecoms client in Techno Park, Stellenbosch, to recruit a Financial Clerk / Junior Bookkeeper. The role focuses on accurate processing of day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining records, and supporting the finance team with routine accounting tasks.

The ideal candidate has a BCom in Accounting or related field and 1–3 years of experience. Proficiency in Sage or ERP and strong Excel skills are required.

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
• Prepare supplier payment schedules
• 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