Senior Bookkeeper

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a mature and experienced Senior Bookkeeper for a permanent position in Newcastle. The role involves processing financial transactions, managing statutory returns, and ensuring compliance with accounting practices. The ideal candidate should have a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in PASTEL and MS Office. Newcastle residency is a requirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years experience in a similar role.
• Newcastle residency required.
• Traceable references with background screening and clear ITC checks required.

Responsibilities

• Capture, process and reconcile transactions.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Assist with yearly Auditors queries.
• Perform cashbook reconciliations and process general journals.

Skills

Accounting

Mathematics

PASTEL knowledge

MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Accountability

Working under pressure

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper position available in Newcastle.

We require a mature and experienced Senior Bookkeeper for permanent employment based in Newcastle.

Industry: Leading Fast paced service industry company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capture, process and reconcile …
• Debtors invoices
• Creditors invoices
• Statements
• Cashbook reconciliation
• Process general journals
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL
• Assist with yearly Auditors queries
• Payroll experience

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Accounting & Mathematics
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping (req)
• Min 5-7 years exp. In a similar role
• PASTEL knowledge and exp. Req.
• Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Work independently and manage deadlines
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of accountability and confidentiality
• Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Newcastle residency required.
• Traceable references with background screening and clear ITC checks required