Senior Bookkeeper

Greys Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper in Cape Town to manage comprehensive bookkeeping functions, including payroll and financial reporting. Candidates should have a strong background in bookkeeping, preferably within the tourism sector, and proficiency in Sage and MS Excel. This role offers a chance to ensure compliance with tax regulations and support financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ proven bookkeeping and payroll experience.
• Experience in tourism industry advantageous but not required.
• Knowledge of tour operator / reservation systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full bookkeeping function, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage monthly payroll processing and ensure tax compliance.
• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

Sage

MS Excel

Education

Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree)

Tools

Sage and related accounting systems

Job description

Overview

A client of ours within the Travel and Tourism sector is looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to oversee the operations of the business.

Location

Western Cape, Cape Town

Requirements

• 5–7 years’ proven bookkeeping and payroll experience (tourism industry advantageous but not required)
• Bookkeeping / Accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree).
• Proficiency in Sage and related accounting systems
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of tour operator / reservation systems (advantageous, but not required)

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Full bookkeeping function, including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Payroll administration, statutory compliance including relevant tax requirements, and financial reporting
• Supplier reconciliations (hotels, Travel partners, service providers)
• Bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations
• Client payments, deposits, and refunds
• Cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Audit readiness and support for external auditors
• Implementation of strong internal controls
• Payroll & Tax Compliance: Monthly payroll processing, including salaries, overtime, and commissions
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, and statutory submissions
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records
• Submission of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Collaborate and oversee corporate tax submissions and compliance with tax advisors
• Team & Operations Support: Collaborate with reservations and operations teams on tour-related costs and margins
• Provide financial insights for decision-making
• Train and supervise junior finance staff where required

How to apply

• Follow the link to our jobseeker’s page https://measuredability.com/jobs
• Search for the job title: Senior Bookkeeper
• Click apply to submit your application