Part-time Xero Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; Stellenbosch; Ibrido; ZAR 89.000 - 179.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Compulsory Provident Fund

Hybrid work schedule

20 hours/week

Descrizione del lavoro

RecruitMyMom is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage full day-to-day finance and bookkeeping for a small business. This 20-hour-per-week role is hybrid (in-office Tue/Thu plus alternate Wed, with remaining days remote). The schedule offers flexible hours, split across four or five days.

Reporting to the CEO, you will take end-to-end ownership of financial administration, including monthly accounts, cash flow, and compliance tasks, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of full-function bookkeeping with small business ownership.
• Experience with Xero is essential.
• Liberty provident fund portal experience is advantageous.
• Strong MS Office Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Mansioni

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial packs.
• Monitor internal controls and report deviations.
• Process AR/AP, reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist with payroll submissions and tax filings.

Conoscenze

5+ years exp

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Formazione

Bookkeeping qualification

Strumenti

Xero

Liberty Provident Fund Portal

MS Excel

MS Word

Descrizione del lavoro

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Permanent
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• State/Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Please note We know how much effort goes into every application. While we would love to respond to every one, the volume we receive makes this difficult. Our highest placement success is with candidates who have 3+ years of relevant experience. Parenting breaks don't count against you. If you have not heard from us within 21 days, we have been unable to move forward with your application for this role.

Job Description

An established, accredited training organisation is seeking an experienced, hands-on Bookkeeper, 20 hours per week, to independently manage the full day-to-day finance and bookkeeping function of the business.This is a permanent part-time opportunity based on a hybrid working schedule (in-office every Tuesday and Thursday, plus alternate Wednesdays, with the remaining days work-from-home). The role offers excellent flexibility regarding daily hours, with the option to structure your 20 hours across either 4 days (5 hours/day) or 5 days (4 hours/day).

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role goes beyond routine transactional processing—we are looking for a reliable, methodical financial professional with proven experience taking complete end-to-end ownership of financial administration and controls for a small business.

• Prepare, reconcile, and collate monthly management accounts, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Aged Receivables/Payables.
  
• Prepare and collate structured financial packs and reports for board meetings.
  
• Monitor, investigate, and report on internal control weaknesses and deviations.
  

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Process customer transactions, generate invoices and monthly statements, reconcile accounts, and manage outstanding debtors.
  
• Process supplier invoices, create purchase orders, load supplier payments, and reconcile supplier statements.
  
• Negotiate supplier terms and payment schedules where applicable, maintaining meticulous payment records.
  
• Perform regular bank account reconciliations.
  

Cash Management & Budgeting

• Monitor and report weekly cash balances and oversee daily/weekly cash flow.
  
• Prepare forecasts of cash receipts, disbursements, income, and expenditure.
  
• Draft and review annual/operational budgets; analyse, review, and report on budget deviations.
  

Payroll Submissions & Business Taxes

• Process employee remuneration-related journals and review/verify monthly sales commission calculations and claims.
  
• Assist in submitting monthly employee payroll details to the outsourced payroll service provider; verify payroll reports and ensure statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL) are submitted.
  
• Complete monthly provident fund submissions via the Liberty platform and assist with leave tracking and records.
  
• Complete and submit bi-monthly VAT returns (VAT201) and assist with collating documentation for income tax and provisional tax submissions.
  
• Be open to assisting with broader administrative compliance tasks when required (such as OHS audits).
  

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of full-function bookkeeping experience, with a proven track record of independently managing the complete finance and administrative function of a small business.
  
• System Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential, alongside strong MS Office skills (Word, intermediate/advanced Excel). Experience submitting on the Liberty provident fund portal is advantageous.
  
• Compliance Checks: As this is a position of financial trust, a clear criminal record and healthy credit profile are strict prerequisites.
  
• Qualifications: An appropriate qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting (Diploma, Degree, or NQF Level 3/4 National Certificate in Bookkeeping).
  
• Sector Exposure (Advantageous): Previous exposure to dealing with the books and administration of an accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) or training company is a bonus, though not mandatory.
  
• Personal Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, deadline-driven, strong time management, and proactive communication skills. Able to work independently with zero hand-holding while integrating seamlessly with the team.
  
• Permanent part-time role offering work-life balance (20 hours/week).
  
• Hybrid work schedule with daily hour flexibility.
  
• Supportive, collaborative team culture within an accredited educational institution.
  
• Compulsory Provident Fund (after successful completion of a 3-month probation period)