Senior Bookkeeper

Pro Talent; Durban; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Talent in Durban is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full bookkeeping function in a high-volume environment. The role requires independent work, strong technical accounting knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.

Experience in a business with large turnover and Pastel proficiency is essential. The ideal candidate will handle VAT reconciliations, payroll processing, and bring accounts through to Trial Balance, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' relevant bookkeeping experience
• Strong Pastel experience – essential
• Experience taking accounts up to Trial Balance
• Strong VAT knowledge and experience
• Experience with VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Strong payroll processing experience
• Excellent Excel skills
• SARS and eFiling experience
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function from source documents through to Trial Balance
• Processing of all accounting transactions
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing
• Debtors and creditors
• General ledger maintenance
• Supplier and customer reconciliations
• Monthly accounting reconciliations
• Preparation of Trial Balance
• VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions
• SARS eFiling
• Payroll processing and related reconciliations
• PAYE, UIF and other payroll-related submissions
• Processing and reconciliation of journals
• Fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Monthly management account preparation/support
• Assist with year-end preparation and audit requirements
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and accounting variances
• Provide financial information and reports to management when required

Skills

Advanced bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Organised

Deadline-driven

Problem-solving

Communication

Integrity

Education

Bookkeeping/Accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel

Excel

SARS eFiling

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Bookkeeper to join an established and growing business in Durban.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full bookkeeping function and must be confident working independently in a high-volume environment. This is a key position requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience working in a business with a minimum annual turnover of R50 million, with strong Pastel experience and the ability to manage the accounts through to Trial Balance.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification will be advantageous

• 5+ years' relevant bookkeeping experience

• Proven experience working in a company with R50 million+ annual turnover

• Strong Pastel experience – essential

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping processes

• Experience taking accounts up to Trial Balance

• Strong VAT knowledge and experience

• Experience with VAT reconciliations and submissions

• Strong payroll processing experience

• Excellent Excel skills

• SARS and eFiling experience

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Key Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function from source documents through to Trial Balance

• Processing of all accounting transactions

• Bank reconciliations and cashbook processing

• Debtors and creditors

• General ledger maintenance

• Supplier and customer reconciliations

• Monthly accounting reconciliations

• Preparation of Trial Balance

• VAT calculations, reconciliations and submissions

• SARS eFiling

• Payroll processing and related reconciliations

• PAYE, UIF and other payroll-related submissions

• Processing and reconciliation of journals

• Fixed asset and depreciation schedules

• Monthly management account preparation/support

• Assist with year-end preparation and audit requirements

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records

• Identify and resolve discrepancies and accounting variances

• Provide financial information and reports to management when required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Pastel skills

• Advanced bookkeeping and accounting knowledge

• Strong VAT and payroll knowledge

• Excellent reconciliation skills

• High level of numerical accuracy

• Strong Excel skills

• Organised and deadline-driven

• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

• Ability to take ownership of the accounting function

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial records of a sizeable business. They should be technically strong, particularly in Pastel, VAT, payroll and reconciliations, and capable of taking the books through to Trial Balance with minimal supervision.

Experience in a business with a turnover of R50 million or more is essential.

Salary negotiable based on experience.