Half-day Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic distribution company in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to work part-time, 8am - 1pm for four days a week. Ideal candidates must have strong cashbook management and reconciliation skills, proficient in Pastel, Xero, and SimplePay. Responsibilities include managing cashbook, processing supplier invoices, and overseeing petty cash. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple bookkeeping functions efficiently. A background in financial administration and preparing journals will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper with strong cashbook and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Pastel, Xero, and SimplePay is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cashbook and perform daily and monthly reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure timely payments.
• Oversee petty cash and maintain accurate records.
• Process weekly wages and generate payslips using SimplePay.

Skills

Cashbook management

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Pastel

Xero

SimplePay

Job description

Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 05/12/2025

An established distribution company is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a half-day basis, 8am - 1pm, for four days per week. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping skills with a focus on cashbook management and reconciliations. Experience with supplier invoicing, petty cash, and processing weekly wages. This role requires accuracy, organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple bookkeeping functions efficiently and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cashbook and perform daily and monthly reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure timely payments.
• Oversee petty cash and maintain accurate records.
• Handle imports, clearance documents, and related financial administration.
• Process weekly wages and generate payslips using SimplePay.
• Prepare and capture journals as required.
• Assist with costing and ordering of supplies.
• Maintain accurate financial records up to trial balance (advantageous).
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc bookkeeping and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper, with strong cashbook and reconciliation skills.
• Proficiency in Pastel, Xero, and SimplePay is essential.
• Sound knowledge of supplier invoicing, petty cash, and payroll processing.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Experience with journals and trial balance preparation will be an advantage.