Junior Bookkeeper - Retail Role, Trial Balance Ready

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known retail company in East London is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to manage and maintain books for multiple entities. Responsibilities include full bookkeeping up to trial balance, processing petty cash, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the books for 6 small entities.
• Handle full bookkeeping function up to trial balance.
• Process and reconcile petty cash transactions.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Prepare and set up payment batches for Accountant approval.
• Capture and process journals accurately.
• Assist with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in accounting software

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bookkeeping certificate or relevant financial qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

A well-known retail company in East London is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to manage and maintain books for multiple entities. Responsibilities include full bookkeeping up to trial balance, processing petty cash, and reconciling accounts. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.