Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July - November) (Cape Town)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Legends Agency is seeking a meticulous Temp Bookkeeper for maternity cover from July to November in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will handle invoicing, data processing, and ensure financial accuracy while managing over 300 transactions monthly. Immediate availability is preferred, and strong expertise in Xero and Excel is essential for the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills (no training will be provided).
• Proven experience with high transaction volume and administrative workload.

Responsibilities

• Issue invoices, process purchase orders, and ensure data accuracy.
• Manage 300+ transactions per month across multiple bank accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Xero

Advanced Excel

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping

Job description

Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July-November)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Employment Type: Temporary (July-November, Maternity Cover)
Reports To: Finance Manager

Role Overview:
Seeking a meticulous temp bookkeeper for maternity cover. Immediate start ideal: can begin with 2 hours/1 day per week to shadow current bookkeeper, then take over from July.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary focus: Issue invoices, process purchase orders, align quotes with project managers, and ensure weekly data accuracy for payment processing.

Track all financial data in Excel and Buildertrend, relay to the Finance Manager for payments.

Liaise with project managers/accountants to ensure accurate reconciliations (note: bank statement and A/P reconciliation & monthly reporting is handled by external accountants).

Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Manage 300+ transactions per month across multiple bank accounts.

Requirements:

Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping.

Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience (required).

Advanced Excel skills (no training will be provided).

Proven experience with high transaction volume and administrative workload.

High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Immediate availability preferred.

Salary: R8,000 per month (fixed term, July-November)

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeper