11 Oct
Bookkeeper
About the opportunity
Overview Bookkeeper Brackenfell Our Manufacturing retail client in Brackenfell Cape Town is looking for Bookkeeper with 3-5 years’ experience in solid bookkeeping. You will oversee the day-to-day Bookkeeping and monthly payroll (65 staff) and financial administration across multiple entities. This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited for an experienced finance/bookkeeping professional who can balance core accounting responsibilities with asset management, audit preparation, and general office support. Salary Highly Negotiable Min Requirements A Grade 12 Certificate. A tertiary diploma or certificate qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping is highly preferred. A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a bookkeeping role. Extensive experience with the Pastel Accounting System. Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and returns. Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay) Solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL. Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets). Responsibilities Responsibilities Do Daily Bookkeeping and accounting tasks using Sage Pastel Balance all company bank accounts daily to keep records accurate and up to date Update the general ledger and post regular journal entries Track money transfers and balance loan accounts between different company entities Keep track of sales, purchases, and profits on spreadsheets, and prepare regular reports Send out client and rental invoices, and work with the Office Manager to follow up on late payments Load supplier invoices onto Pastel, check supplier statements, request missing invoices or delivery notes Stay in touch with suppliers and ensure accounts are paid on time Run the full monthly payroll of 65 staff and process staff salary payments Prepare and submit VAT201 returns to SARS, and make the payments Submit monthly EMP201 returns for PAYE, SDL, and UIF to SARS and handle the payments Record daily cash purchases and make sure the petty cash balance is always correct Keep all financial paperwork filed and organized, and answer daily queries and emails Help with stock-takes and match physical counts to Pastel records each year Apply online FROGG Recruitment Job Nature Full Time Educational Requirements Relevant Bookkeeping/Finance or Accounting Certificate or Diploma an added Bonus Experience Requirements 3-5 Job Location Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa, 7560 Salary R 25000 - R 32500pm Job Level Mid-Level
What you’ll bring
The employer will discuss requirements with shortlisted candidates.