Junior Bookkeeper (Digital Print)

Black Pen Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pen Recruitment is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join their Cape Town office to manage cash book processing, inventory control, and invoicing tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a close-knit team.

This full-time and permanent role requires a completed 3-year diploma and offers a vibrant work environment where multitasking and supporting various duties are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience working with accounting software is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash book processing for the company.
• Process stock GRNs and manage daily invoicing.
• Prepare month-end reports and conduct credit checks.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Completed 3-year diploma

Tools

Accounting package experience

Job description

About the job Junior Bookkeeper (Digital Print)

Our client is a Cape Town-based company, specialising in digital print media, textile printing solutions, printers, inks and related technologies. With decades of industry experience, our client supplies high-quality products and technical expertise to the digital printing market, focusing on innovation, reliable service, rapid turnaround times and building long-term customer partnerships.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate is a junior accounting or bookkeeping professional, either a recent graduate or someone with internship or entry-level experience. They should have a strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including debits, credits, expenses and general accounting concepts.

The candidate must be comfortable working on Excel. Xero and Palladium experience is not required, as internal training will be provided. They should be confident, bubbly, hands-on and willing to ask questions. Our client is looking for someone who is comfortable working in a small, close-knit team and willing to assist across different areas where needed.

Job Type: Full time | Permanent

Location: Cape Town

Workplace: On site

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30

Requirements

• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience working with an accounting package (advantageous).
• Completed 3-year diploma.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work as an all-rounder in a small company environment.
• Comfortable multitasking and supporting various duties across the business.
• Ideally a first or second-year post-college candidate with strong academic results.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn and strong work ethic.
• Independent, proactive and able to work without a high level of supervision.
• Confident personality with the ability to take ownership and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash book processing for the company.
• Process stock GRNs.
• Support inventory control and stock accuracy.
• Manage daily invoicing.
• Prepare costing for imports.
• Process supplier invoices and month-end reconciliations.
• Prepare supplier payments.
• Submit evidence of importation to banks.
• Prepare monthly debtor statements for the company.
• Process credit card transactions at month end.
• Maintain depreciation records and the fixed asset register.
• Conduct credit checks and process credit applications.
• Arrange transport for local and foreign sales.
• Prepare month-end reports for the company.
• Follow up on outstanding debtor payments.

Additional info

Office closes for approximately 3 weeks over December

Weekends and public holidays off