Senior Bookkeeper (Half Day) - Heriotdale, Johannesburg - Salary R22,000 CTC

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A respected recruitment firm in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Senior Bookkeeper for a half-day position. The role involves monthly invoicing, cashbook reconciliation, and VAT submissions. The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of bookkeeping experience and a diploma up to Balance Sheet level. The position offers a supportive environment with contributions towards medical aid and a pension fund.

Benefits

50% contribution towards medical aid

10.75% contribution towards pension fund

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience as a senior bookkeeper.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monthly invoicing, cashbook reconciliation, and payments.
• General ledger journals and month-end journals.
• VAT reconciliations and submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Problem-solving

Education

Bookkeeping Diploma (up to Balance Sheet)

Tools

Syspro Version 8.0

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper (Half Day) – Heriotdale, Johannesburg – Salary R22,000 CTC

Johannesburg, South Africa

About the job

Are you an experienced Senior Bookkeeper looking for a half‑day opportunity with excellent benefits and a supportive environment? We are recruiting a mature, detail‑oriented professional with proven expertise in bookkeeping up to Balance Sheet level.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly invoicing, cashbook reconciliation, and payments
• Monthly creditors processing and reconciliations (limited volume)
• General ledger journals, intercompany loan reconciliations, stock entries, and month‑end journals
• Monthly reporting and analysis up to Balance Sheet
• VAT reconciliations and submissions (every second month)
• Weekly invoicing and reconciling of sales vs production
• Allocation of debtor payments and resolving invoice queries
• Ad hoc support to the senior bookkeeper and general office assistance

Systems used: Syspro Version 8.0 (training provided) and Microsoft Office 365.

Requirements

• 15+ years experience as a senior bookkeeper
• Bookkeeping Diploma (up to Balance Sheet) – will be verified
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and initiative
• Positive references and a clear credit record
• Willingness to undergo a competency test

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08h00 – 13h00

50% contribution towards medical aid, 10.75% contribution towards pension fund.