Senior Bookkeeper – Cape Town

Shift Pursuit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Cape Town seeks a detail oriented Bookkeeper to join our growing client services team. The role focuses on accurate financial administration, monthly bookkeeping, VAT and PAYE compliance, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have proven Senior Bookkeeper experience, are proficient with Xero, Pastel and Greatsoft, and can manage accounts efficiently in a professional environment. This position offers stability and opportunity in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting firm environment and senior-bookkeeper responsibilities.
• Strong financial administration, accuracy, and leadership of junior staff.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team in a professional setting.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

PAYE

Mentoring staff

Senior Bookkeeper

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Pastel

Greatsoft

Job description

We are seeking a detail oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to join our client’s growing firm. The ideal candidate will have strong financial administration skills, excellent accuracy, and the ability to manage accounts efficiently. If you are organized, proactive, and thrive in a professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Previous employment within an accounting firm
• Proven track record in a Senior Bookkeeper role
• Strong knowledge of monthly bookkeeping, VAT, PAYE, Xero, Pastel, and Greatsoft
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team of junior staff members

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Bookkeeping, Cape Town City Centre, Greatsoft, Pastel, Senior Bookkeeper, xero