Senior Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 357,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-month contract

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa seeks an experienced Senior Bookkeeper. This hands-on role involves managing full bookkeeping functions for several smaller entities while supporting the Accounts Payable function for a larger entity. Key responsibilities include end-to-end bookkeeping using SAGE, managing local creditors, and ensuring audit readiness. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience and strong skills in SAGE, Xero, and Excel, along with a relevant qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years senior-level bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of SAGE, Xero, and Excel essential.
• Sound understanding of VAT, FAR, and bookkeeping compliance.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end bookkeeping to trial balance for multiple smaller entities using SAGE.
• Support the Accounts Payable (AP) function for a larger entity using Xero.
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash and company credit cards.
• Prepare VAT 201 returns and assist with audit file preparation.
• Use Excel for reconciliations, analysis and reporting.

Skills

SAGE

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Bookkeeping compliance

Education

Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Tools

SAGE

Xero

Excel

Job description

Overview

An engineering market leader is seeking a detail-focused, deadline-driven experienced Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and managing the full bookkeeping function for several smaller entities, while also supporting the Accounts Payable (AP) team for a larger entity. This is a hands-on role for 3 months, suited to someone who enjoys being close to the detail, takes ownership of accurate financial records, and works well within a collaborative, close-knit finance team.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end bookkeeping to trial balance for multiple smaller entities using SAGE
• Support the Accounts Payable (AP) function for a larger entity using Xero
• Manage local creditors, supplier reconciliations, and ad hoc payments
• Maintain and reconcile petty cash and company credit cards
• Perform general bookkeeping, administration, and accurate record-keeping
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers (FAR)
• Assist with basic management accounts and internal reporting
• Prepare and submit VAT 201 returns
• Ensure all records are audit-ready and assist with audit file preparation
• Use Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and reporting
• Work collaboratively within the finance team to meet shared deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years senior-level bookkeeping experience
• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification
• Strong working knowledge of SAGE, Xero, and Excel essential
• Sound understanding of VAT, FAR, and bookkeeping compliance
• Experience supporting basic management accounts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple entities

Benefits

Working hours: 08h00 - 17h00 Monday to Thursday / 08h00 - 16h00 Friday