11 Oct
Bookkeeper
About the opportunity
Overview Bookkeeper Bellville Are you a passionate and experienced Bookkeeper with 3-5 years’ experience. A reputable retail business situated in Bellville, Cape Town. In this role, you will take charge of daily financial administration, general bookkeeping, and the monthly payroll processing for approximately 55 employees across several business entities. This hands-on, dynamic position is ideal for a versatile finance professional who can effortlessly manage primary accounting functions alongside asset control, audit prep, and general administrative duties. Salary up to R 30 000 Minimum Requirements Matric / Grade 12 Certificate. A relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Certificate in Accounting / Bookkeeping) is advantageous. At least 3–5 years of dedicated bookkeeping experience. Proficiency in Sage Pastel Accounting system. Demonstrated competence with payroll systems (SimplePay, Sage VIP, or Pastel Payroll). Solid practical knowledge of SARS eFiling, particularly for VAT201 preparation and submissions. Sound understanding of statutory requirements and deductions (PAYE, UIF, and SDL). Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage routine bookkeeping and accounting duties using Sage Pastel. Perform daily bank reconciliations to ensure ledgers are consistently accurate and current. Maintain the general ledger and capture necessary journal entries. Reconcile inter-company loan accounts and monitor fund transfers between entities. Maintain Excel sheets for sales, purchasing, and profit metrics, generating routine financial reports. Issue client and rental invoices, partnering with the Office Manager to follow up on overdue accounts. Capture creditor invoices on Pastel, perform supplier statement reconciliations, and resolve missing documentation. Liaise with vendors to ensure accounts are settled accurately and on time. Execute the complete monthly payroll run and disburse salaries for 65 staff members. Prepare, submit, and pay monthly VAT201and EMP201(PAYE, SDL, UIF) returns to SARS. Reconcile and manage the petty cash float and record daily cash transactions. Keep all financial documentation neatly archived and handle daily financial queries/emails. Participate in annual stock-takes and reconcile physical counts against Pastel system records. Apply Online FROGG Recruitment Job Nature Full Time Educational Requirements Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping / Accounting an added bonus Experience Requirements 3-5 years Job Location Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa, 7530 Salary R 25000 - R 30000pm Job Level Mid-Level
What you’ll bring
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