Starke Ayres: Bookkeeper

Starke Ayres (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in premium seed varieties is looking for a skilled Bookkeeper in Cape Town. This role will involve maintaining the financial and administrative functions of the Garden Centre, ensuring that all transactions and reports are managed efficiently. Candidates should have a strong accounting background with 5-10 years of experience in bookkeeping, proficiency in financial software, and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience as a bookkeeper.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong reconciliation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices and complete bank reconciliations.
• Capture expenses accurately and maintain an organized filing system.
• Submit monthly financial reports to the Accountant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial confidentiality

Advanced Excel

MS Teams

Education

Grade 12 National Senior Certificate

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Bookkeeping diploma

Tools

Sage X3

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Bookkeeper, based in Rosebank, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to provide strong bookkeeping and administrative support to the Garden Centre by managing and overseeing all financial and office-related activities, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office.

Responsibilities

• Pays supplier invoices within agreed terms.
• Completes monthly bank reconciliations by the 3rd working day.
• Captures expenses and sales accurately on monthly GP and sales reports.
• Maintains a well-organized, up-to-date accounting filing system.
• Reconciles and balances petty cash weekly with complete documentation.
• Submits accurate monthly financial reports to the Accountant and Garden Centre Manager.
• Verifies daily cash-ups and ensures timely banking.
• Issues and reconciles cash floats for till points.
• Monitors and reports on till discrepancies (e.g., discounts, voids, credit notes, surpluses, deficits).
• Notifies the Garden Centre Manager of banking discrepancies within 24 hours.
• Ensures all cashiers follow correct transaction and cash handling procedures.
• Maintains a secure, orderly cash office environment.
  
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (essential)
• Bachelor’s degree finance or Bookkeeping diploma (preferential)
  
  

Experience

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in as a bookkeeper
  
  

Knowledge

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Strong reconciliation knowledge (bank, supplier, petty cash, etc.)
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3 preferred)
  
  

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Advanced Excel and MS Teams
• Experience using Sage X3 or similar financial software (advantageous)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintains strict confidentiality in handling financial information
  
  

Work Level

Skilled

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Cape Town