Senior Bookkeeper

Progressive Edge; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive company in Cape Town seeks a Senior Bookkeeper to handle diverse financial duties, from account reconciliations to supplier invoice processing. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in Xero, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values detail-oriented professionals ready to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and working papers.
• Manage VAT submissions and ensure timely eFiling.
• Process supplier invoices and manage accounts payable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Tech confidence

Tools

Xero

Dext

Netcash

HubSpot

Job description

About the job Senior Bookkeeper

Senior Bookkeeper
Cape Town, Southern Suburbs (In office)

About the Company

This innovative, tech-forward company operates at the intersection of hospitality and software, helping venues of all sizes streamline their customer experiences, and operational flow. Theyre trusted by some of South Africas most respected dining establishments and have steadily built a reputation for elegant digital tools and warm, human support.

They believe in solving problems thoughtfully, learning constantly, and staying connected as a team even across remote locations. Their values are grounded in kindness, fun, and a shared drive to leave things better than they found them. This is a tight-knit group of professionals who care about quality and clarity and it shows in both their product and their culture.

About the Position

This is a hands-on finance and accounting role for someone who thrives on both structure and autonomy. While the title may say "bookkeeper," the scope is broader youll be the finance team's operational backbone, responsible for the accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of financial data.

Reporting directly to the CFO, youll play a vital role in ensuring the financial operations of the business run smoothly and compliantly. The company is looking for someone mature, organised, and detail-oriented someone who cares about getting it right, and who brings initiative to improving systems along the way.

You will work in a small, growing business, wearing multiple hats.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and working papers
• Assist with monthly financial close processes
• Manage VAT submissions and ensure timely eFiling
• Handle CIPC submissions and support external audit preparation
• Perform daily client payment checks and reconcile client accounts
• Manage debit order mandates and process monthly debit orders
• Administer chargeback disputes and follow up with clients
• Process supplier invoices and manage accounts payable
• Issue monthly client invoices and manage accounts receivable
• Conduct daily bank reconciliations
• Respond to billing queries via the accounts inbox
• Administer registration forms and ensure complete onboarding documentation
• Send monthly statements and follow up on outstanding balances

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
• High level of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero preferred)
• Familiarity with Dext, Netcash, and HubSpot would be advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A calm, mature approach to problem-solving and process management
• Tech confidence quick to learn and comfortable navigating new tools
• A proactive mindset, someone who notices gaps and takes action
• Strong communication and people skills as you will be working with different teams in the organisation and assisting clients when needed