Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

HandPicked Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA000225/MG

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

R20 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Location: Garsfontein, Pretoria
Type: Full-Time - Office-Based

Please note:Â The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience
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Start Date:Â 1 Feb 2026
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Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to handle the bookkeeping of the group of companies which includes a trust and debt collection company.Â The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Sage Pastel Express and be comfortable managing multiple entities and financial functions up to Trial Balance.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

Matric / Grade 12.
Proven bookkeeping experience up to Trial Balance
Proficiency in Sage Pastel Express
AJS systems experience would be an advantage but not a must
Experience managing multiple entities (companies and a trust)
Sound knowledge of SARS submissions, CIPC, SETA, and compliance-related reporting would be an advantage
Excellent organisational and reconciliation skills
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

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Key Responsibilities:

Perform full bookkeeping functions up to Trial Balance for multiple entities
Handle invoicing, debtors, creditors, cash books, and payments
Manage bookkeeping for a debt collection company, including:
Monthly payments to clients from funds received in the trust account
Capturing transactions on AJS Flow and AJS Hosted systems

Prepare and send monthly client invoices
Perform bank, loan account, petty cash, and debtors/creditors reconciliations monthly
Maintain and update the fixed asset register
Calculate and prepare monthly VAT submissions to SARS
Handle Workmanâs Compensation annual submissions
Support to the compiler of the SETA submission
Manage CIPC Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership declarations for all companies
Ensure timely renewal of all insurance policies, including:
Short-term insurance
Public indemnity
SHA cover
Commercial crime policy
Renew annual B-BBEE affidavit
Prepare documentation and support for Annual DOL audit

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Please note:Â Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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