Junior Bookkeeper

Dante Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Pretoria is seeking a candidate to manage daily financial transactions using Pastel Accounting. Responsibilities include maintaining general ledger accounts, processing invoices, and assisting with VAT submissions. The ideal applicant should have experience in accounting and a strong attention to detail. This position provides an opportunity to work closely with senior accountants and contribute to financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in capturing and processing financial transactions on Pastel Accounting.
• Ability to prepare and process supplier and customer invoices.
• Familiarity with VAT calculations and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Capture, process and reconcile daily financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and journals.
• Prepare monthly management reports and trial balance.

Skills

Pastel Accounting

Bank reconciliations

VAT calculations

Record keeping

Job description

Minimum requirements :

• Capture, process and reconcile daily financial transactions on Pastel Accounting (Sage Pastel Partner or Evolution).
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and journals (debtors, creditors, cashbook, petty cash).
• Prepare and process supplier invoices, customer invoices and credit notes.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure all entries are accurately recorded.
• Assist with VAT calculations and submissions (SARS eFiling).
• Maintain and update fixed asset register.
• Reconcile creditor and debtor statements and follow up on outstanding accounts.
• Support preparation of monthly management reports and trial balance.
• Ensure proper filing and record keeping of all accounting documentation.
• Assist senior accountant with ad-hoc accounting tasks and year-end procedures.

Consultant : Natasha Botha - Dante Personnel Pretoria Faerie Glen