Manufacturing Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Jenrecruitment

Job Ref:

2031522037

Date posted:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department across multiple group companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, supporting operational finance functions, and ensuring all bookkeeping responsibilities 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 within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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
• Assist with stock-related reconciliations, inventory reporting, and financial tracking
• 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
• Exposure to manufacturing, stock control, or cost accounting advantageous

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
• Comfortable working within a structured manufacturing and operational finance environment

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