Senior Bookkeeper: Full Cycle Accounting & Payroll

Essential Health Pharmacy Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Health Pharmacy Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Bookkeeper to handle full accounting, payroll, and statutory returns. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork within a busy, supportive environment in the Northern Suburbs.

You will collaborate with branch managers and ensure timely financial processes while maintaining high standards of integrity and organisation. The ideal candidate has a relevant accounting qualification, 5 years of experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary education in accounting.
• Solid verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans.
• 5 years working experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
• Must reside in the Northern Suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Complete full accounting function up to Trial Balance.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors.
• Upload payments to bank and manage cash book.
• Perform payroll calculations and processing.
• Monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns (EMP501/EMP201/VAT201).
• Rental calculations and monthly tenant billing.
• Interact with managers at branch level.

Skills

MS Office

Pastel Accounting

Payroll

SARS e-filing

Education

Accounting degree/diploma

Tools

MS Excel (intermediate)

Job description

Essential Health Pharmacy Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Bookkeeper to handle full accounting, payroll, and statutory returns. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork within a busy, supportive environment in the Northern Suburbs.

You will collaborate with branch managers and ensure timely financial processes while maintaining high standards of integrity and organisation. The ideal candidate has a relevant accounting qualification, 5 years of experience, and proficiency with