Junior Bookkeeper

South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Centurion is seeking a detail-driven Bookkeeper to support its financial health. This full-time, on-site position involves general bookkeeping, reconciliations, and HR administration. The ideal candidate has a diploma in bookkeeping, 3-5 years of experience, and proficiency in accounting software. Proposed salary is R20,000–R25,000 per month depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience preferably in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and tools.
• Knowledge of labour law, tax compliance, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
• Capturing payments and recording financial transactions.
• Reconciling accounts payable and receivable.
• Performing bank reconciliations and managing credit cards.
• Managing HR administration and tax compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Afrikaans

Education

Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

Pastel Accounting

Xero

MS Excel

SARS e-Filing

SARS Easyfile

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Overview

Wipe-it is seeking a detail-driven Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This full‑time, on‑site position (Monday‑Friday, 07:30‑17:30) will support the financial health of our company based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• General bookkeeping and financial record keeping
• Capturing payments, credit notes and recording financial transactions
• Reconciling accounts payable and receivable, and credit/debitors
• Performing bank reconciliations, bank management and credit card reconciliations
• Managing HR administration and tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, UIF, Income Tax)
• Submitting COIDA, CIPC, Skills Development Levy and other statutory filings
• Maintaining organized filing of financial records (digital and hard copy)
• Using accounting software – Pastel Accounting and Xero (as required)

Key Responsibilities (by %)

• Financial Record Keeping & Reconciliations – 35%
• Debtors & Creditors Management – 25%
• HR Administration – 20li>
• Bank Management – 10%
• Taxation & Compliance – 10%

Salary

Proposed salary: R20 000 – R25 000 per month, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or equivalent)
• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience (preferably in manufacturing or FMCG environments)
• Proficiency in accounting software – Pastel Accounting and Xero
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Excellent time‑management, communication and organisational skills
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of SARS e‑Filing, SARS Easyfile, and Microsoft Suite
• Understanding of labour law, tax compliance and reporting

Application

Interested? Submit your CV and a brief motivation letter explaining why you would be a great fit.