Lead Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company specialising in promotional products is seeking a highly skilled Bookkeeper in Cape Town. This permanent, full-time role involves managing full-function bookkeeping, payroll, and office administration processes. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a relevant qualification, and strong skills in financial reporting. You will be supported in this critical role, which offers competitive salary potential and significant impact on business operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible lunch-break

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role with full-function responsibility.
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll, statutory compliance, VAT, and general ledger management.
• Proven ability to prepare accurate management accounts, balance sheets, and trial balances.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the accounting function up to trial balance level.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including VAT and payroll documentation.
• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports for Directors’ review.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll management

Statutory compliance

Financial reporting

Sage / Pastel Partner

MS Office

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Pastel Partner

Job description

An innovative company specialising in promotional products is seeking a highly skilled Bookkeeper in Cape Town. This permanent, full-time role involves managing full-function bookkeeping, payroll, and office administration processes. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a relevant qualification, and strong skills in financial reporting. You will be supported in this critical role, which offers competitive salary potential and significant impact on business operations.