Junior Bookkeeper

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Telecoms client in Techno Park, Stellenbosch, is seeking a detail‑orientated Junior Bookkeeper to accurately process day‑to‑day financial transactions and maintain accounting records.

The role involves reconciliations, supporting routine accounting tasks, and assisting the finance department with administrative duties. Ideal for an early‑career finance professional with 1–3 years of experience and proficiency in Sage and Excel.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Sage or similar ERP system.
• Strong MS Excel skills with financial data.
• High accuracy and numerical precision.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture supplier invoices and maintain accurate creditor records in multiple currencies.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules.
• Process bank and credit card statements.
• Perform reconciliations for creditors, banks and cards.
• Resolve supplier account queries and discrepancies.
• Process employee expense claims and company credit card transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process monthly journals and related documentation.
• Assist with EMP201 and VAT-related deliverables.
• Support month-end and year-end procedures.
• Assist with fixed assets and stock verifications.
• Maintain filing systems for audit purposes.
• Manage petty cash.
• Support finance team with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

BCom degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Telecoms client in Techno Park, Stellenbosch, is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper is seeking a detail‑orientated candidate who will be responsible for the accurate processing of day‑to‑day financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, performing reconciliations, and supporting the finance department with routine accounting and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Capture supplier invoices, maintain accurate creditor records in multiple currencies
• Prepare supplier payment schedules
• Process company bank account and credit card statements
• Perform creditor, bank, and credit card reconciliations
• Resolve supplier account queries and discrepancies
• Process employee expense claims and company credit card transactions
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process monthly journals (including but not limited to PAYE/prepayments) and maintain supporting documentation
• Completion of EMP201’s and assistance with VAT-related deliverables
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end procedures
• Assistance with fixed assets and stock physical verification spot‑checks
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and up to date
• Maintain filing systems and supporting documentation for audit purposes
• Petty cash management
• Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks

Requirements

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Approximately 1–3 years’ accounting experience, making this an ideal opportunity for an early‑career finance professional looking to grow their career
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage or a similar ERP system
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to work accurately with financial data
• Strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills