In-Office Bookkeeper: End-to-End Financials & Payroll

Affinity International; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity International in Johannesburg is seeking a capable Bookkeeper for a full-time, in-office role. You will handle day-to-day financial administration, ensuring accurate records and autonomy to manage end-to-end processes up to trial balance.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience, proficiency in Xero/Sage/QuickBooks, and solid Excel skills. You will be responsible for debtors, creditors, reconciliations, VAT submissions, and payroll support in a South African business hours environment.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) minimum; relevant bookkeeping qualification advantageous
• 3–5 years' experience in bookkeeping or similar role, able to work independently to trial balance
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
• Strong Excel skills including reconciliations and basic financial reporting
• Experience with debtors, creditors, VAT submissions per SARS
• In-office environment during South African business hours (SAST)

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and post journals to the general ledger
• Process monthly cashbook entries and bank reconciliations
• Manage the debtors function: invoicing, receipts, reconciling customer accounts
• Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, prepare payment schedules
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts including accruals and month-end journals
• Prepare accounts up to trial balance level
• Assist with payroll processing and related statutory payments

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Excel proficiency

Debtors & creditors

Education

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent

Accounting qualification (NQF4+, ICB, Diploma, or BCom)

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Affinity International in Johannesburg is seeking a capable Bookkeeper for a full-time, in-office role. You will handle day-to-day financial administration, ensuring accurate records and autonomy to manage end-to-end processes up to trial balance.

The role requires 3–5 years' experience, proficiency in Xero/Sage/QuickBooks, and solid Excel skills. You will be responsible for debtors, creditors, reconciliations, VAT submissions, and payroll support in a South African business hours environment.