Junior Bookkeeper

Tyron Consultancy; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Roodepoort is looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience or be studying towards accounting/bookkeeping. This full-time role involves managing high-volume transactions and requires experience with Xero. Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple companies' books are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience or currently studying accounting/bookkeeping.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Experience with freight forwarding or logistics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Process and reconcile high-volume courier and freight transactions.
• Manage books for multiple companies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper position available in Roodepoort.

An established courier and freight forwarding company working with major partners like DHL and FedEx is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team.

This is a full-time, office-based role suited to someone with at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience or a candidate currently studying part-time or looking to complete their articles.

You’ll work across multiple companies and assist in managing high-volume shipment-related transactions. The role requires hands-on bookkeeping to trial balance, and a solid understanding of logistics or freight environments will be beneficial. Xero experience is essential.

Salary: R20 000 – R25000 CTC per month.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience OR currently studying accounting/bookkeeping or completing articles
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping up to trial balance
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience using Xero
• Exposure to freight forwarding, courier, or logistics industries highly advantageous
• Ability to manage books for multiple companies
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and time management
• Office-based role in Roodepoort, so candidates must be able to commute daily

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full bookkeeping function up to trial balance
• Process and reconcile high-volume courier and freight transactions
• Manage books for multiple companies
• Handle supplier invoices, allocations, and payment tracking
• Maintain general ledger accounts and assist with month-end reports
• Collaborate with operations to ensure financial accuracy in shipping records
• Support senior finance staff with audits and reporting