SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
BOOKKEEPER
Location: Benoni, East Rand
Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering Workshop
Employment Type: Permanent
Urgency: Immediate
Salary: R15,000 – R20,000 (negotiable, based on experience)
Introduction
Our client in Benoni (East Rand) is seeking a reliable, detail‑driven Bookkeeper with a stable employment history (no job hoppers) to manage the day‑to‑day financial administration of a busy engineering and manufacturing workshop.
The ideal candidate will have solid bookkeeping experience, strong reconciliation ability, and the maturity to work independently in a fast‑paced technical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Full Bookkeeping Function — Manage daily bookkeeping tasks within a manufacturing/workshop environment
Cashbook & Journals — Process cashbook entries, journals, and maintain accurate financial records
Reconciliations — Perform bank, supplier, customer, and control account reconciliations
Debtors & Creditors — Manage accounts payable and receivable
Invoicing — Issue invoices for completed workshop jobs and ensure accurate billing
Job Costing — Assist with costing for machine repairs and workshop jobs
Quotations Support — Support the team with costing and quotation preparation
Financial Reporting — Assist with monthly financial reports and summaries
Workshop Administration — Handle job cards, costing sheets, and financial documentation
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant
Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping ability
Experience in a manufacturing or engineering workshop environment (advantageous)
Proficient in accounting software and Excel
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Stable employment history (no job hoppers)
Professional, reliable, and able to work independently
