Junior Bookkeeper

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A business services company in Honeydew is seeking a motivated Bookkeeper to manage daily financial operations. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in QuickBooks Online. This role involves financial reporting, compliance, and teamwork. Candidates should reside within 10–15 km of Honeydew and thrive in a paperless environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of proven bookkeeping experience.
• Experience working in a paperless finance environment.
• Must reside within 10–15km of Honeydew.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory regulations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online

Organisational skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Overview

Location: Honeydew (office-based)
Type: Permanent

Accuracy. Accountability. Growth.
Play a vital role in ensuring financial clarity and control.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial operations of the business. You’ll work with QuickBooks Online in a fully paperless environment, ensuring accuracy in records, reconciliations, and reporting. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to financial discipline and provide reliable support to management decision-making.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a well-established business services company based in Honeydew. The organisation is known for its professional standards, supportive environment, and strong commitment to operational efficiency and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping activities including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and statutory regulations.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver timely results.
• Support ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ proven bookkeeping experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
• Experience working in a paperless finance environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, with high integrity.
• Must reside within 10–15km of Honeydew.

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, accurate bookkeeping records maintained daily.
• Timely reporting that supports management decision-making.
• Compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
• Effective teamwork and reliable financial support.
• Consistent delivery under deadlines.