Half-Day Bookkeeper & Administrator

WatersEdge Solutions; George; On-site; ZAR 65,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

WatersEdge Solutions in George, Western Cape, invites applications for a Half-Day Bookkeeper & Administrator to handle day-to-day bookkeeping, invoicing and general office tasks. You will balance financial records, manage customer and supplier accounts, and support electricity billing and account information with accuracy and integrity.

The role suits someone who is reliable, detail-oriented and comfortable working within structured processes, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and take

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, finance administration or accounts.
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations and account management.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills.
• Strong Excel, email and general computer skills.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping or accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and comfort working within structured processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately.
• Ability to take ownership and work without constant supervision.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Patience when dealing with account and billing queries.
• Responsible handling of confidential financial information.
• Reliable transport to the office in George.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, receipts, payments and credit notes.
• Capture and allocate financial transactions accurately.
• Maintain customer and supplier accounts.
• Perform bank, account and payment reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on payments.
• Assist with monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate electricity account and customer information.
• Manage filing, recordkeeping and document control.
• Respond professionally to account and billing queries.
• Coordinate administrative requirements with clients and technicians.
• Keep databases and internal systems accurate and up to date.
• Ensure completed work is invoiced and properly closed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Finance admin

Invoices processing

Reconciliations

Excel skills

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Deadline management

Ownership mindset

Tools

Xero

Billing software

Office suite

Job description

Location: George, Western Cape | Office-Based
Employment Type: Half-Day
Industry: Finance Administration | Utilities | Electricity Metering

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with an established business in George to appoint an organised and detail-oriented Half-Day Bookkeeper & Administrator.

This role combines day-to-day bookkeeping with account administration and general office support. It would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable taking ownership of financial and administrative tasks without constant supervision.

About the Role

As Half-Day Bookkeeper & Administrator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and transactions, managing customer and supplier accounts, and supporting the smooth running of daily administration.

You’ll also assist with electricity account information and billing-related queries, working with clients and technicians to ensure records remain accurate and completed work is correctly invoiced and closed.

The role requires someone who is dependable, numerically strong and comfortable balancing several deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices, receipts, payments and credit notes

• Capture and allocate financial transactions accurately

• Maintain customer and supplier accounts

• Perform bank, account and payment reconciliations

• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on payments

• Assist with monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting

• Maintain accurate electricity account and customer information

• Manage filing, recordkeeping and document control

• Respond professionally to account and billing queries

• Coordinate administrative requirements with clients and technicians

• Keep databases and internal systems accurate and up to date

• Ensure completed work is invoiced and properly closed

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, finance administration or accounts

• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations and account management

• Strong numerical and administrative skills

• Strong Excel, email and general computer skills

• Familiarity with bookkeeping or accounting software

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organisational skills and comfort working within structured processes

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately

• Ability to take ownership and work without constant supervision

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Patience when dealing with account and billing queries

• Responsible handling of confidential financial information

• Reliable transport to the office in George

Nice to Have

• Xero Accounting experience

• Utilities industry experience

• Electricity metering experience

• Exposure to prepaid systems

• Billing platform experience

• Estate administration experience

What’s On Offer

• Half-day office hours

• Stable and structured working environment

• Exposure to electricity billing and smart-metering systems

• Training and support from an experienced team

Company Culture

You’ll be joining a structured working environment where accuracy, reliability and consistent follow-through are valued. The role suits someone who enjoys taking responsibility for their work, communicating professionally and contributing to the smooth running of both financial and administrative processes.