Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
Location: Garsfontein, Pretoria
Type: Full-Time (Office-Based)
Please note:  The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience
 
Start Date:  1 Feb 2026

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.  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
• Excellent organisational and reconciliation skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentialit

• 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 Workman’s 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