SENIOR BOOKKEEPER - R 55k - R 60k pm - CBD, Cape Town

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to support its finance function. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of senior bookkeeping experience and solid knowledge in Sage Pastel and MS Office. This role offers a high level of autonomy, direct collaboration with the owner, and the opportunity to add significant commercial value through insights and efficient processes. Candidates should be comfortable in a hands-on position with minimal oversight.

Benefits

High level of trust and autonomy

Direct access to the owner

Stable, established environment

Opportunity to add commercial value

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in a senior bookkeeping capacity.
• Confident working across multiple entities or operational divisions.
• Solid knowledge of payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of the bookkeeping function through to Trial Balance.
• Preparation of monthly management packs, including income statements.
• Ongoing processing of income and supplier transactions.

Skills

Sage Pastel Partner

Excel

Hand-on role capability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER - R 55-60k pm - CBD, Cape Town

A well‑established, multi‑entity business with a national footprint is looking to appoint a capable Senior Bookkeeper to support and maintain its core finance function. The role suits someone who works confidently and independently, maintains strong control of the numbers, and values being trusted with real responsibility. It offers a high degree of autonomy in running the finance function, direct collaboration with the owner on cash flow and decision support, a stable operating environment, and the opportunity to add genuine commercial value through insight and financial discipline.

Scope of the role includes:

• Ownership of the bookkeeping function through to Trial Balance
• Preparation of monthly management packs, including income statements and supporting schedules
• Ongoing processing of income and supplier transactions
• Monitoring and follow‑up of outstanding balances
• Monthly bank and cash reconciliations
• Review of monthly commission and payroll inputs
• Preparation of statutory returns and related payments
• Assisting with cash flow planning, budgets, and audit processes
• Liaison with external accountants and auditors when required

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in a senior bookkeeping capacity
• Confident working across multiple entities or operational divisions
• Working knowledge of Sage Pastel Partner and payroll systems
• Solid Excel and general MS Office capability
• Comfortable in a trusted, hands‑on role with minimal oversight

Benefits

• High level of trust and autonomy – You will run the finance function day to day, with the space to apply your own structure, discipline and improvements without constant oversight.
• Direct access to the owner – The role works closely with the business owner on cash flow, reporting and decision support, allowing you to influence outcomes rather than simply report numbers.
• Stable, established environment – The business is well‑established with predictable activity, making this a role for someone who values control, consistency and getting things done properly.
• Opportunity to add commercial value – Beyond core bookkeeping, there is scope to contribute insights, tighten processes and support better financial decision‑making over time.