Xero Bookkeeper

RecruitMyMom; East London; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom in East London, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to support day-to-day accounting and administration in a fast-moving lifestyle brand.

You will manage supplier invoices, reconciliations, COD payments, and VAT reporting, ensuring accurate cash flows and clear financial visibility. The role is full-time, in-office, with standard hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in practical bookkeeping and accounting administration.
• Ability to manage creditor reconciliations and COD payments.
• Experience with VAT submissions and reporting.
• Familiarity with bank statement imports and general ledger allocations.
• Experience with hospitality/retail stock-receiving workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Capture and enter supplier invoices daily with proper matching.
• Sign in and record stock received on site.
• Reconcile customer vouchers and verify payments for digital vouchers.
• Process weekly COD supplier payments and confirm balances with stakeholders.
• Import bank statements and reconcile transactions weekly.
• Perform month-end supplier statement reconciliations.
• Maintain monthly internal schedules: accounts, loan reports, expense trackers.
• Handle routine monthly overheads and service payments.
• Prepare VAT reporting schedules every two months.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts payable

Cash reconciliations

VAT submissions

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Tools

Xero

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

East London, South Africa | Posted on 06/11/2026

• Please note We know how much effort goes into every application. While we would love to respond to every one, the volume we receive makes this difficult. Our highest placement success is with candidates who have 3+ years of relevant experience. Parenting breaks don't count against you. If you have not heard from us within 21 days, we have been unable to move forward with your application for this role.
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• City/Town East London
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Be the operational engine behind a fast-moving, premier lifestyle brand renowned for delivering vibrant, premium customer experiences.

Driving day-to-day financial accuracy and structured administration, this role underpins core operational efficiency through end-to-end accounting support across a high-volume, dynamic footprint. The position manages transaction processing, reconciliations, expense tracking, and reporting schedules to ensure clear visibility over financial commitments and cash flows in a collaborative, customer-centric setting.

Working across daily, weekly, and monthly reporting cycles, the successful candidate ensures all supplier balances, payment runs, and internal accounts are meticulously balanced and resolved—providing the strategic financial clarity that fuels our brand’s continued momentum.

Full time with flexibility, in office.

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00.

Key Responsibilities

Capture and enter all supplier invoices into the accounting system daily, ensuring supporting documents and credit notes are properly matched and attached .

Sign in and record all stock received on site .

Administer, issue, and reconcile customer vouchers, verifying proof of payment prior to releasing digital vouchers .

Process weekly cash-on-delivery (COD) supplier payments and confirm balances directly with designated stakeholders .

Import bank statements into the accounting software on a weekly/bi-weekly schedule and reconcile all transactions promptly .

Execute comprehensive month-end supplier statement reconciliations and resolve statement discrepancies prior to payment processing .

Track, update, and submit dedicated monthly internal schedules, including accounts, loan reports, expense trackers, and partner expense spreadsheets .

Process and reconcile routine monthly overhead accounts, rentals, and service provider payments .

Facilitate scheduled payment runs (including 7-day, 25-day, and staff loan allocations) and prepare required VAT tax reporting schedules every two months .

Requirements

Practical bookkeeping and accounting administration experience.

Demonstrated ability to manage full-function creditor reconciliations, cash-on-delivery payments, and invoicing.

Direct experience handling bank statement imports, general ledger allocations, and transactional reconciliations.

Working familiarity with Value Added Tax (VAT) submissions and reporting cycles.

Experience with internal loan schedules, voucher reconciliation, or hospitality/retail stock-receiving workflows .

Required Software Skills

Xero

Spreadsheet software (Excel / Google Sheets)