Junior Bookkeeper

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

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator to support the Finance Manager with day-to-day tasks. Responsibilities include processing transactions, maintaining records, and assisting with financial routines. Ideal candidates will have at least 13 years of experience in bookkeeping or finance administration and proficiency in accounting software. This is a hands-on, in-office position offering a structured environment for growth.

Qualifications

• 13 years experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or office admin role required.
• Decent understanding of accounting principles and financial documents.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier invoices, credit notes, and customer payments.
• Maintain accurate filing of financial documents.
• Assist with weekly supplier payment runs.

Skills

Accounting principles understanding

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Xero or CIN7

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Bookkeeping or finance administration certificate/diploma

Tools

Xero

CIN7

Job description

The Junior Bookkeeper / Finance Administrator plays a key role in supporting the Finance Manager and Managing Director with day-to-day bookkeeping and administrative tasks.

This is a hands-on, in-office position that involves processing transactions, handling returns, maintaining records, and assisting with daily, weekly, and monthly financial routines to keep the business running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier invoices, credit notes, and customer payments.
• Perform daily bank statement allocations and assist with reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate filing (digital and physical) of financial documents.
• Handle and process product returns and ensure correct credit notes are issued.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad-hoc administrative tasks and data capture.
• Assist with weekly supplier payment runs (preparing payment batches for approval).
• Follow up on outstanding debtor payments and update ageing reports.
• Participate in weekly stock and returns reviews with operations and warehouse teams.
• Help prepare monthly management packs by collating invoices, statements, and reconciliations.
• Support the Finance Manager during month-end close (journals, reconciliations, reporting).
• Provide general administrative support to the Managing Director and team.
• Coordinate and maintain internal records such as supplier contracts, credit applications, and staff expense claims.
• Assist with internal communication, filing, and document management to ensure smooth office workflow.

Key Requirements

• Education: Matric (Grade 12) required; Bookkeeping or finance administration certificate / diploma an advantage.
• Experience: 13 years experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or office admin role.
• Skills: Decent understanding of accounting principles and financial documents.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Xero, CIN7 preferred).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work hard, learn lots and get stuck in!