Half-day Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A company in the water sustainability sector is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a part-time morning role. You will manage full bookkeeping functions across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance. Ideal candidates will have a diploma or degree in bookkeeping/accounting and at least 5 years of experience. This role offers opportunities for professional growth into full-time positions within the organization.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to international operations

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in full-function bookkeeping.
• Proven ability to manage books to trial balance.
• Strong Excel, organisational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Ensure timely reconciliations in Sage Accounting.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns via SARS eFiling.

Skills

Bookkeeping functions

Financial records management

Sage Accounting

Payroll management

VAT returns

Education

Diploma or Degree in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

Sage Accounting

Sage HR

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

A reputable group operating within the water sustainability sector is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their finance team at group level. This half-day morning(in office) role will support a growing group of five entities. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial records, manage full bookkeeping functions, and support compliance across multiple companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance and balance sheet.
• Maintain accurate records in Sage Accounting and Sage HR, ensuring timely reconciliations.
• Oversee debtors and creditors, including onboarding, invoicing, reconciliations, and payments.
• Manage payroll, statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501), and filing of supporting payroll documents.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, corporate tax provisional and annual returns via SARS eFiling.
• Support intercompany billing, reconciliations, and reporting across multiple entities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and insurance schedule.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and management packs.
• Assist with year-end close, audit packs, and compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Ensure all records are maintained on SharePoint in a structured and accessible format.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree (preferred) in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, ideally across multiple entities.
• Proven ability to manage books to trial balance and balance sheet.
• Experience with Sage Accounting and Sage HR; knowledge of Xero or QuickBooks advantageous.
• Experience with SARS eFiling (VAT, EMP201, EMP501, corporate tax returns).
• Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs advantageous.
• Strong Excel, organisational, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.

Benefits

This part-time role offers exposure to multi-entity bookkeeping, international operations, and opportunities for professional growth into roles such as full time Office Manager or Finance Manager.