Bookkeeper - Bellville

Recruiter:

Guardian Recruiting

Job Ref:

CPT000756/CB

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their growing and expanding team.

POSITION INFO:
Bookkeeping & Transactional Processing

Process daily transactions including receipts, payments, journals, and bank entries
Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple client accounts
Maintain accurate debtor and creditor ledgers
Process payroll journals and reconcile to payroll reports
Capture and reconcile petty cash and credit card transactions
Liaise with clients professionally to resolve queries and obtain source documents

Systems & Administration

Capture and maintain financial data on Xero, Sage, QBO or similar platforms
Set up and manage bank feeds, chart of accounts, and customer/supplier profiles
File and maintain client financial records in digital document management systems

Technical Skills

Proficient in Xero (essential); Sage or QBO experience advantageous
Intermediate MS Excel skills
Familiarity with Draftworx, or similar advantageous

Minimum Requirements

Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance or studying towards similar
Proven experience in a similar role
Clear criminal and credit record
Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures
Accurate and excellent attention to detail
Proficient in written and verbal English
Adherence to financial deadlines
Excellent time management skills
Good team player as well as having the ability to work independently
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and thisinformation may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certifi cates when requested to do so

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