Half-day Senior Xero Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional business consulting group is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join on a 12-month fixed term contract. This hybrid role entails managing the full bookkeeping and payroll function across multiple entities. Candidates must have 3–7 years of experience, advanced proficiency in Xero, and strong skills in VAT processing and reconciliation. This is a half-day position (8am - 2pm) and offers a dynamic working environment in Four Ways, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–7 years' experience as a senior bookkeeper.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero is essential.
• Strong experience with VAT, PAYE, EMP201/501, UIF, and SARS submissions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across all companies.
• Process and manage monthly payroll across all entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow reports.

Skills

Xero Accounting

Payroll processing

Reconciliation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Four Ways, South Africa | Posted on 10/12/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Fixed Term
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 10/12/2025
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Four Ways
• Country South Africa

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, detail-driven Senior Bookkeeper to join an established and professional business consulting group on a 12-month fixed term contract, half-day and hybrid. This role supports multiple companies within their portfolio. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working across different types of businesses, and can manage end-to-end financial operations with accuracy and independence, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fixed term - 12 months contract, half-day, hybrid role (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Monday to Friday 8am - 2pm.

About the Role

As Senior Bookkeeper, you will take ownership of the full bookkeeping and payroll function across multiple entities. You’ll work closely with the leadership team to ensure accurate financials, smooth payroll cycles, timely statutory submissions, and strong financial controls. This role is ideal for someone who prefers a structured half-day work schedule while still operating at a senior, multi-entity bookkeeping level.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across all companies using Xero Accounting
• Bank, credit card, POS and card machine reconciliations
• Capture and categorise all income, expenses, and journals
• Prepare and send invoices and reconcile consultant timesheets to client invoices
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process and manage monthly payroll across all entities
• Submit VAT201, EMP201, EMP501 and handle all SARS compliance
• Prepare monthly management accounts, cashflow reports, and variance analysis
• Improve financial processes, controls, and documentation
• Liaise with suppliers, staff, the leadership team, and external accountants

Consulting Company

• Reconcile consultant timesheets
• Track billable hours and project profitability

Retail Store

• Reconcile daily sales, card machine settlements, and cash-ups
• Manage stock-related financial transactions
• Support store performance reporting
• Maintain books and returns for multiple smaller entities (two recently established)

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3–7 years’ experience as a senior bookkeeper
• Advanced proficiency in Xero (must-have)
• Strong experience with VAT, PAYE, EMP201/501, UIF and SARS submissions
• Confident in payroll processing
• Experience working across multiple entities is highly advantageous
• Excellent reconciliation skills (including timesheet-to-invoice)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and administration ability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision