Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

X964V99Y

Date posted:

Friday, February 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R30,000 – R35,000 (Cost to Company), depending on experience.

SUMMARY:
This role manages full-function financial operations, specializing in project-based accounting and statutory compliance within the South African construction sector.

POSITION INFO:

Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Blackheath, Cape Town

Monthly Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 (Cost to Company), depending on experience.

Specialists in industrial, commercial, and domestic construction-related work seek a detail-oriented Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper with 5+ years of experience to join our construction firm. This role manages full-function financial operations, specializing in project-based accounting and statutory compliance within the South African construction sector. Proficiency in Sage Pastel, Xero, Excel, or construction-specific ERPs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Costing & Analysis: Allocate labour, material, and overhead costs to specific projects; track variances against budgets to ensure profitability.
Progress Invoicing: Manage construction billing cycles, including Project Invoicing, Statements, etc.
Full-Function Bookkeeping: Maintain the general ledger to Trial Balance; perform bank and inter-company reconciliations.
Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and UIF returns via SARS eFiling.
Payroll Administration: Process monthly payroll for staff, including statutory deductions.
Financial Reporting: Compile monthly management accounts and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports for senior leadership.

Requirements:

5+ years of solid accounting/bookkeeping experience (Construction/Civils industry).
Proficiency in Sage Pastel, Xero, Excel, or construction-specific ERPs.
Relevant tertiary qualification (Degree or Diploma in Accounting).

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