Junior Bookkeeper

Phoenix Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Assistant to manage creditors and debtors for multiple lodges. This role involves daily reconciliation of supplier invoices, capturing data onto Pastel, and assisting with financial queries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent Excel skills, and experience in the hospitality sector. If you're passionate about finance and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in finance as a Financial Assistant/Bookkeeper.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Pastel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciling of supplier invoices and cashbooks.
• Assist lodges with queries and manage debtor functions.

Skills

Excel

Pastel

Financial Reporting

Debtors Management

Creditors Management

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Semper

Job description

Creditors function for multiple lodges and entities

Daily reconciling of supplier invoice to GRVs (Good Received Vouchers) and Cashbook.

Checking VAT and GL allocation codes are correct.

Daily capturing of supplier invoices onto Pastel.

Reconciling weekly and monthly supplier accounts.

Preparing suppliers list for weekly/monthly payments.

Completion of new credit applications.

Debtors:

Debtors function for multiple lodges and entities.

Daily: Assist lodge with any queries they may have.

Weekly: Match payments from credit/bank/petty cash to reservations and checkout. Capture invoices from lodge on Semper. Any queries to be sent to the lodge or reservations. Update credit card schedule for lodge split.

Monthly: Check all reservations are invoiced and checked out in the correct month. All necessary checks done before reports are drawn. Export to Excel, sort and calculate. Email final report to FM with relevant supporting documents. Meet deadline dates. Follow up on outstanding guest payments.

Other:

Petty cash control and cashbooks.

Assisting with stock controls and checks.

Travelling to the lodges as and when needed to assist with training and stock takes.

Requirements:

Grade 12.

At least 2-3 years experience in finance as Financial Assistant/Bookkeeper.

Excellent knowledge of Excel & Pastel.

Hotel/hospitality background would be an advantage.

Driver's license and own transport.