Junior Bookkeeper

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper in Blackheath, Cape Town. The role involves processing debtor receipts, supplier invoices, and cashbook transactions, while maintaining accurate records and supporting financial administration.

The ideal candidate holds Matric with an Accounting Certificate or Diploma, with junior bookkeeping or finance admin experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Syspro experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric with an Accounting Certificate or Diploma.
• Experience in a junior bookkeeping or finance administration role is advantageous.
• Syspro ERP experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process debtor receipts and monitor outstanding customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue payments and provide debtor reports to management.
• Capture supplier invoices, perform creditor reconciliations, and process supplier payments.
• Process cashbook transactions, including sundry payments and bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve account queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Provide general bookkeeping and financial administration support as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Matric with Accounting Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Syspro

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper required in Blackheath, Cape Town.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process debtor receipts and monitor outstanding customer accounts.
• Follow up on overdue payments and provide debtor reports to management.
• Capture supplier invoices, perform creditor reconciliations, and process supplier payments.
• Process cashbook transactions, including sundry payments and bank reconciliations.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve account queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Provide general bookkeeping and financial administration support as required.

Requirements:

• Matric with an Accounting Certificate or Diploma.
• Previous experience in a junior bookkeeping or finance administration role will be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with an ERP system (Syspro experience will be advantageous).
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.