Senior Bookkeeper

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full accounting function up to monthly management accounts. You will ensure accurate records, perform reconciliations, and support statutory compliance.

The role covers accounts, VAT, PAYE, and audit preparation, with emphasis on accuracy, deadlines, and independent work in an insurance-adjacent environment. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in Accounting and has 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, strong Excel

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Experience using Sage or Pastel accounting software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Analytical, organized and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and operate independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and ensure financial records are accurate.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Capture and process journal entries.
• Perform bank, cashbook and GL reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Manage petty cash and expense claims.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process accruals, provisions and prepayments.
• Prepare and distribute monthly management accounts.
• Analyse financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations, calculations and submissions.
• Submit PAYE, UIF and other statutory requirements.
• Assist with provisional tax submissions.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Process premium cashbooks and follow up on outstanding debtors.
• Process creditors’ invoices, cashbooks and payments.
• Complete insurance month-end processes, including payment checks and rejections.
• Manage claims creditors and assist with supplier queries.
• Distribute fleet and credit card statements.
• Process rental payments and binder fee invoice submissions.
• Assist with annual financial statement preparation and the annual audit.
• Prepare audit files and schedules.
• Liaise with external auditors and service providers.
• Provide management with ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and efficiencies.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage

Pastel

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

A well-established company in the insurance industry is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to manage the full accounting function up to and including monthly management accounts. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial record-keeping, reconciliations, statutory compliance and the timely provision of financial information to management.

Key responsibilities:

Financial accounting:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure that financial records are accurate.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Capture and process journal entries.
• Perform bank, cashbook and general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Manage petty cash and expense claims.

Month-end and management accounts:

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and review accruals, provisions and prepayments.
• Prepare and distribute monthly management accounts.
• Analyse financial results and investigate variances.
• Assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management.

Tax and compliance:

• Prepare VAT reconciliations, calculations and submissions.
• Submit PAYE, UIF and other statutory requirements.
• Assist with provisional tax submissions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain supporting documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.

Insurance and operational accounting:

• Process premium cashbooks and follow up on outstanding debtors.
• Process creditors’ invoices, cashbooks and payments.
• Complete insurance month-end processes, including payment checks and rejections.
• Manage claims creditors and assist with supplier queries.
• Distribute relevant fleet and credit card statements.
• Process rental payments and binder fee invoice submissions.
  

Audit and reporting:

• Assist with annual financial statement preparation and the annual audit.
• Prepare audit files and supporting schedules.
• Liaise with external auditors, suppliers and other service providers.
• Provide management with ad hoc financial reports and analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and operating efficiencies.

Requirements:

• A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• A minimum of 3–5 years’ accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Experience using Sage or Pastel accounting software.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and operate independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A high level of integrity, confidentiality, reliability and trustworthiness.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.