Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Jenrecruitment

Job Ref:

113263488

Date posted:

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Established manufacturing business seeking a Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department across multiple group companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring that all bookkeeping functions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

The Bookkeeper will report directly to the Senior Financial Manager and will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain debtor and creditor accounts
Process bookkeeping functions up to Trial Balance
Perform bank reconciliations
Manage and reconcile petty cash
Process SARS submissions including VAT and PAYE
Load and prepare payments on the banking platform
Maintain the General Ledger and prepare trial balance reconciliations
Capture and maintain stock inventory information
Extract financial data and prepare reports when required
Produce monthly, annual and ad hoc financial reports
Maintain organised and accurate filing systems for financial records
Assist the finance team with additional administrative and accounting tasks when required

SYSTEMS

Sage Pastel Evolution ERP

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Relevant accounting / bookkeeping qualification (Diploma preferred)
Minimum 3–5 years bookkeeping experience
Experience working up to Trial Balance
Strong knowledge of Pastel Evolution
Solid understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS submissions
Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Highly organised and detail-oriented
Deadline driven and able to work under pressure
Strong problem-solving ability
Able to work independently with minimal supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Team player willing to assist where needed

Application Notice

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