Junior Bookkeeper

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Time Personnel is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper in Constantia, Cape Town for an immediate contract role. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance and is detail-oriented. You will support the finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and debtors and creditors while ensuring accurate financial records. Proficiency in Xero is essential and a Matric (Grade 12) is required.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.
• Minimum 2 years’ bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance.
• Proven experience using Xero is essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions accurately up to Trail Balance.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier and customer accounts.
• Process and reconcile debtors and creditors.
• Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts; allocate payments and receipts.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical skills

Immediately available

Education

Matric/Grade 12

Bookkeeping qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper required in Constantia, Cape Town.

Are you immediately available and ready to step into a contract role with a well-established company?

Our client, based in Constantia, is looking for a detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper with at least 2 years’ experience processing accounts up to Trial Balance.

You will support the finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping, financial transactions, reconciliations, and debtors while ensuring accurate and timely financial records.

Previous experience using Xero is essential.

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) essential.


• Relevant Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous.


• Minimum 2 years’ bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance.


• Proven experience using Xero is essential.


• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting processes.


• Experience with debtors, creditors and bank reconciliations.


• Strong numerical and analytical skills.


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.


• Immediately available to commence a contract position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process daily financial transactions accurately.


• Perform bookkeeping functions up to Trial Balance.


• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts and customer accounts.


• Process and reconcile debtors and creditors.


• Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts.


• Allocate payments and receipts accurately.


• Prepare and process journals where required.


• Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations.


• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.


• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.


• Prepare reports and schedules for management and auditors.


• Assist with VAT-related reconciliations where applicable.


• Support the finance team with general accounting and administrative duties.


• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.


• Assist with ad hoc finance projects as required.