SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

Talent Genie; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper for a permanent position in Bellville. The role includes managing procurement and supplier relationships, handling accounting records and reconciliations, preparing management reports, and assisting with tax returns. Ideal candidates should possess a Grade 12 qualification with Accounting, alongside a relevant bookkeeping diploma and 5-7 years of accounting experience, which includes at least 2 years in a senior capacity.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience in bookkeeping/accounting, including 2 years as Bookkeeper II.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, payments, maintaining relationships, and filing documentation.
• Preparing cash books, bank reconciliations, maintaining fixed assets, processing journal entries.
• Assisting in preparing management reports and budgets.

Skills

Procurement and supplier management

Accounting records and reconciliations

Management information

Sales

Treasury

Taxation

Audit and year-end

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our team in Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa. This is a permanent position with a salary to be discussed.

Reference: 3425A EW SBOOK

Posted: 10 June 2025

Closing date: 20 June 2025 15:57

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 with Accounting
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent

Experience:

• 5 to 7 years' experience in bookkeeping/accounting, including 2 years as Bookkeeper II

The role involves:

• Procurement and supplier management: Processing supplier invoices, credit notes, payments, maintaining relationships, and filing documentation.
• Accounting records and reconciliations: Preparing cash books, bank reconciliations, maintaining fixed assets, processing journal entries, and assisting with intercompany transactions.
• Management information: Assisting in preparing management reports and budgets.
• Sales: Processing customer invoices, credit notes, statements, deposits, and following up on outstanding balances.
• Treasury: Reporting cash balances, coordinating payments, and assisting with cash flow planning.
• Taxation: Preparing VAT, EMP, and Income Tax returns.
• Audit and year-end: Assisting with audit preparations and information management.
• Other responsibilities: Participating in meetings, decision-making within scope, and supporting special projects and strategic initiatives.

This job posting is active and accepting applications.