SENIOR BOOKKEEPER

Competent Candidates; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Competent Candidates, located in Pretoria, seeks a Senior Bookkeeper with strong bookkeeping experience to join their finance team. The role focuses on accurate cashbook capture, payments, supplier reconciliations, and journal preparation to support intercompany activities and balance sheet maintenance.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12 with Accounting and a bookkeeping/accounting qualification, plus 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Accounting required.
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in bookkeeping/accounting.
• Proficient with Xero and Excel is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Capture cashbook transactions, process payments and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Prepare journals and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts and debtors' balances.
• Assist in monthly information and support the Accountant in duties.
• Prepare management accounts and departmental reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Planning and organising

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting

Bookkeeping/Accounting certificate or diploma

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Reference

F8626B EG SBOOK

Salary

ZAR/month

Job Location

South Africa -Tshwane Metro -Pretoria

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

10 November 2026

Closing date

20 Nov 2026 01:05

An established insurance company is seeking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an professional with strong bookkeeping experience to grow their career within a reputable organisation. Your:

Formal Education:

• Grade 12 with Accounting
• Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting or equivalent

Experience:

• minimum of 5 years' experience in bookkeeping/ accounting function

will enable you to:

Objective

• Capture cashbook transactions, process payments and reconcile
  supplier accounts. Prepare journals; reconcile intercompany
  transactions and balances, reconcile and collect debtors' balances;
  reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
  Assist with monthly information and support Accountant in carrying
  out the responsibilities of the accounts department
• Contribute to the Finance team's action plan by completing assigned
  work accurately and on time.
  Communicate effectively with individuals at all organisational levels
  to obtain and confirm information

Processes

• Process cashbooks
• Process suppliers
• Process journals
• Prepare creditors' reconciliations
• Prepare and issue invoices for inter-company loan account
• Balance inter-company loan accounts and prepare payments
• Customer invoicing on request
• Debtors' collections
• Maintain fixed assets register
• Fixed asset verification
• Filing and checking supporting documents
• Preparation/review of payment requests
• Processing weekly payments on the bank
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts, departmental reports, financial statements and annual budget
• Compile specific balance sheet reconciliation schedules
• Preparation of entity specific monthly reports and reconciliations (e.g. Utilities schedule, payroll schedule)
• Preparation of weekly cashflow forecasts
• Assist the Financial Controller and Accountants in fulfilling other responsibilities within the Finance department.

Technology

• Apply systems and tools as provided
• Adhere to the company's IT and security policies
• Experience working with Xero would be advantageous.

Finance / Growth

• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
• Preparation of management information

Knowledge

• Accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and Xero (beneficial)

Skills and attributes

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Planning and organising
• Follow processes and procedures
• Problem analysing
• Problem solving
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Methodical
• Focused
• Teamwork
• Active learner

Work overtime when necessary