Junior Bookkeeper

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company in East London is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to manage and maintain books for multiple entities. Responsibilities include full bookkeeping up to trial balance, processing petty cash, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the books for 6 small entities.
• Handle full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Process and reconcile petty cash transactions.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Prepare and set up payment batches for Accountant approval.
• Capture and process journals accurately.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting software

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bookkeeping certificate or relevant financial qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper required for a renowned retail company based in East London

Key Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manage and maintain the books for 6 small entities.
• Handle full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Process and reconcile petty cash transactions.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Prepare and set up payment batches for Accountant approval and release.
• Capture and process journals accurately.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Bookkeeping certificate or relevant financial qualification would be an advantage.
• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a retail environment would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful.