Bookkeeper

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POSITION INFO:

On behalf of our client, a dynamic company specialising in crane and platform services, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Bookkeeper to join their all-female team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the owner in a collaborative home office environment, ensuring financial excellence.

Role Overview
Our client requires an experienced female Bookkeeper to manage the financial operations of multiple companies within their group. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. This role is based in Eagle Canyon, Honeydew, Johannesburg, and offers a supportive, close-knit team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting for various companies within the group, managing daily transactions through to final trial balances for auditors.
• Generate and process transactions, including orders, invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records by importing, allocating, posting, verifying, and updating transactions.
• Balance and maintain general ledger, cash books, debtors, and creditors accounts.
• Prepare monthly creditors’ remittance advice and process bank payments.
• Produce monthly trial balances with reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Compile financial reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising accounting data.
• Support additional financial and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-matric qualification in accounting or a related field (highly advantageous).
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Proven ability to process and manage financial records and accounting figures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Sage Pastel Accounting (essential).
• Working knowledge of Office Management and Accounting software (advantageous).
• Excellent data entry skills with a keen aptitude for numbers.
• High proficiency in English and Afrikaans (reading and writing).
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle (essential).

Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer service-oriented with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working closely with the owner and an all-female team.
• Proactive and adaptable, committed to maintaining high standards.

Additional Preferences

• Candidates residing close to Eagle Canyon, Honeydew, Johannesburg, are preferred for convenient access to the home office.
• Immediate availability is highly advantageous.

Why Join Our Client?

• Become part of a supportive, all-female team in a collaborative home office setting.
• Work closely with the owner, directly contributing to the company’s success.
• Engage in a dynamic role with diverse financial responsibilities.