Junior Bookkeeper

RecruitAGraduate; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the renewable energy sector is on the lookout for a detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support the Finance Manager with various financial tasks. You will be involved in bookkeeping, financial administration, and operational finance support, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial records and processes. If you are proactive, organized, and have a passion for numbers, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in finance.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Xero accounting software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier and customer invoices.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payroll inputs.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Xero

Education

Diploma in Bookkeeping

Certificate in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Google Sheets

Job description

Salary R 9 000 to R13 000 depending on experience

Job Description
A company in the renewable energy industry is looking for a reliable and detail-driven Junior Bookkeeper to support the Finance Manager and Ops team with day-to-day financial tasks, general bookkeeping duties, and operational checks. This role is ideal for someone with strong admin skills and who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping and Financial Admin:

• Capture supplier invoices and process customer invoices
• Perform bank, credit card, and petty cash reconciliations
• Assist with debtors and creditors management
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and filing systems
• Assist with payroll inputs and monthly journals
• Assist with stock recons and counts
• Manage returns and internal processes relating to stock movements
• Create new stock codes and manage basic spreadsheets requested by the Finance Manager and Directors

Operational Finance Support:

• Reconcile stock movement reports with accounting system
• Conduct checks on delivery notes, supplier payments, and purchase orders
• Support inventory and cost control reconciliations
• Liaise with operations and sales teams to ensure transactional accuracy

Support to Finance Manager:

• Assist in preparation of reports and analysis for management accounts
• Flag discrepancies and raise issues requiring review
• Help maintain internal controls and process documentation
• Provide general administrative support to finance functions

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance
• 1-2 years' bookkeeping or accounting experience (retail or distribution environment an advantage)
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software (previous experience with inventory management software like Cin7 or Unleashed will be advantageous)
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn