Senior Bookkeeper – Paarl

Shift Pursuit; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Paarl is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join our client’s team. You will record daily financial transactions, ensure accurate posting in our accounting system, and bring the books to trial balance while maintaining compliance with VAT requirements.

You will review management reports, engage with clients on bookkeeping matters, and lead a small bookkeeping team. The role demands reliability, attention to detail, and solid knowledge of accounting software.

Qualifications

• Matric with strong maths and accounting.
• Certificate or Diploma in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Experience as a bookkeeper.

Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions.
• Balance books to trial balance and ensure accuracy.
• Filing of documents (electronic or hardcopy).
• Review management reports and relay to clients.
• Manage VAT reconciliation and submission.
• Client management related to bookkeeping matters.
• Oversee team administration and management aspects.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT reconciliation

Financial reporting

Client & team management

Education

Matric

Diploma in accounting/bookkeeping

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join our client’s team in Paarl. As a Senior Bookkeeper you will play a vital role in the bookkeeping department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process in accounting software.
• Bring the books to the trail balance stage and ensure the trail balance accuracy.
• Filing of electronic or hardcopy documents.
• Review management reports and issue to clients for A+, A and B, C category clients.
• Manage VAT reconciliation and submission process.
• Client management and engagement related to bookkeeping matters.
• Manage bookkeeping team administrative and management aspects.

Requirements:

• Matric with mid to high grades in mathematics and accounting.
• Completed Certificate or Completed Diploma in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Previous experience as a bookkeeper.

Note:

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

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