Senior Half-Day Bookkeeper

CC Recruitment Agency; Plettenberg Bay; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Half-Day Bookkeeper in Plettenberg Bay. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of financial experience, proficiency with Excel and payroll software, and be bilingual in Afrikaans and English. Responsibilities include managing payroll, invoicing, and financial reporting. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment in Plettenberg Bay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a financial environment.
• Valid driver's license and own car.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll and statutory compliance including salaries and VAT submissions.
• Capture, match, and reconcile supplier invoices.
• Perform full-function bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end statements and reports.
• Conduct regular stock takes and reconcile against records.
• Implement efficiencies in data entry and reporting.

Skills

Proficiency with financial software (Excel, IQ, Payroll)

Team player

Bilingual – Afrikaans and English

Reliability and integrity

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Senior Half-Day Bookkeeper required in Plettenberg Bay.

A Vacancy for a Senior Half-Day Bookkeeper/Accountant in Plettenberg Bay.

Must have accommodation in Plettenberg Bay.

Requirements

• Proof of Grade 12 (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5yrs experience in a financial environment.
• Proficiency with financial software: Excel, IQ, and Payroll.
• Team player with reliability and integrity.
• Bilingual – Afrikaans and English.
• Valid driver’s license and own car.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Payroll and statutory compliance – Salaries, PAYE, Monthly VAT submissions; accurate Payroll records.
• Invoicing and supplier payments – capture, match, and reconcile supplier invoices; manage creditors and debtors.
• Cash and bank management – perform full-function bank and cashbook reconciliations; monitor cash flow.
• Financial data entry and reporting – journal entries quickly and accurately; prepare month-end statements and related schedules.
• Stock management – conduct regular stock takes and reconcile against records.
• Process improvement and accuracy – implement efficiencies in data entry and reporting to enhance accuracy and timeliness.