Junior Bookkeeper (Xero)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is recruiting a Junior Bookkeeper for a Cape Town position. The role requires 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience with Xero proficiency, strong Excel skills, and careful attention to detail. You will handle invoices, reconciliations, and month-end processes within the southern suburbs finance team.

Matric with a finance qualification or studying part-time is required. Own transport and reliability to work in the southern suburbs are preferred.

Qualifications

• Matric with finance qualification or currently studying towards one part time.
• 1–2 years bookkeeping experience, recent graduates with strong knowledge considered.
• Working knowledge of Xero and good Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process supplier and customer invoices in Xero.
• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Allocate and code transactions and maintain a clean chart of accounts.
• Reconcile supplier and debtor accounts and follow up on payments.
• Process payment runs and prepare EFT batches.
• Assist with month-end procedures and maintain digital filing.
• Prepare basic reports from Xero for the Financial Manager.

Skills

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

Matric with finance qualification or currently studying towards one part time

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper (Xero) job vacancy in Cape Town.

Are you an all round junior bookkeeper with minimum 2 years experience working on XERO, managing debtors, creditors, reconciliations and books to trial balance?

Our client based in the southern suburbs requires your expertise on XERO and willingness to grow your skills in their finance team.

Requirements:

• Matric with relevant finance qualification or currently studying towards one part time
• 1–2 Years’ bookkeeping experience (recent graduates with strong practical knowledge will be considered)
• Working knowledge of Xero and good Excel skills
• Own reliable transport and willingness to work in the southern suburbs
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities::

• Capture and process supplier invoices, customer invoices and expense claims in Xero
• Perform daily and weekly bank reconciliations
• Allocate and code transactions accurately, and keep the chart of accounts clean
• Reconcile supplier and debtor accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments
• Process payment runs and prepare EFT batches for approval
• Assist with month-end proceduresMaintain organised digital filing of supporting documents
• Prepare basic eports from Xero for review by the Financial Manager
• Liaise with clients and suppliers