Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Lead (SAGE)

FROGG Recruitment SA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 502,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

FROGG Recruitment SA is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in Edenvale with 10+ years of experience to manage the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance and balance sheets using Sage Evolution. You will also oversee payroll on Sage Payroll for a small team of clerks, with responsibilities including VAT, PAYE, and annual budgets.

The role includes supervising five staff, including clerks and a junior bookkeeper, in a hands-on environment based in Edenvale, Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent required.
• Accounting qualification (certificate/diploma/degree).
• Experience with Sage Evolution and Sage Payroll.
• Proficient Excel and MS Office suite.
• Experience with SARS eFiling.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping up to Trial Balance and balance sheets with Sage Evolution.
• Oversee payroll processing on Sage Payroll (monthly).
• Process invoices, expenses, and reimbursements.
• Capture and reconcile cashbook and invoices in Sage.
• Reconcile AP/AR and maintain controls across accounts.
• Manage cashflow, VAT, PAYE, and year-end processes.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and budgeting.
• Support group FM with audits and statutory accounts.

Skills

Payroll management

Financial accounting

Variance analysis

Staff supervision

Education

Matric

Accounting certificate/diploma or degree

Tools

Sage Evolution

SAGE Payroll

Excel

Job description

FROGG Recruitment SA is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper in Edenvale with 10+ years of experience to manage the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance and balance sheets using Sage Evolution. You will also oversee payroll on Sage Payroll for a small team of clerks, with responsibilities including VAT, PAYE, and annual budgets.

The role includes supervising five staff, including clerks and a junior bookkeeper, in a hands-on environment based in Edenvale, Johannesburg.