Junior Bookkeeper - DURBANVILLE

Proactive Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team in Durbanville, South Africa. This position offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience and professional growth in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and have 1-2 years of experience in bookkeeping or finance administration. Key responsibilities include managing financial transactions, assisting with reconciliations, and supporting month-end processes.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years bookkeeping or finance administration experience.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Capture day-to-day financial transactions accurately.
• Assist with bank, credit card, and supplier reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices and support payment runs.
• Assist with customer invoicing and follow up on outstanding debtors.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Support month-end processes and preparation of basic reports.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

High attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Time-management skills

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification or studies in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the job Junior Bookkeeper - DURBANVILLE

We are looking for a Junior Bookkeeper who is eager to grow their career in finance and gain hands‑on experience in a supportive and professional environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid bookkeeping foundation who is detail‑oriented, organised, and keen to learn.

You will work closely with senior finance team members and be exposed to a variety of bookkeeping and finance functions across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture day‑to‑day financial transactions accurately
• Assist with bank, credit card, and supplier reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices and support payment runs
• Assist with customer invoicing and follow up on outstanding debtors
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Support month‑end processes and preparation of basic reports
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification or studies in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance
• 1-2 years bookkeeping or finance administration experience
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Exposure to accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar)
• Competent in Microsoft Excel

Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Trustworthy, reliable, and professional