Senior Bookkeeper

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 03/02/2026

An engineering market leader is seeking a detail-focused, deadline-driven experienced Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and managing the fullbookkeeping function for several smaller entities, while also supporting the Accounts Payable (AP) team for a larger entity. This is a hands-on role for 3 months, suitedto someone who enjoys being close to the detail, takes ownership of accurate financial records, and works well within a collaborative, close-knit finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end bookkeepingto trial balance for multiple smaller entities using SAGE
• Support the Accounts Payable (AP) function for a larger entity using Xero
• Manage local creditors,supplier reconciliations, and ad hoc payments
• Maintain and reconcilepetty cash and company credit cards
• Perform generalbookkeeping, administration, and accurate record-keeping
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers (FAR)
• Assist with basicmanagement accounts and internal reporting
• Prepare and submit VAT
  201 returns
• Ensure all records are audit-readyand assist with audit file preparation
• Use Excel forreconciliations, analysis, and reporting
• Work collaboratively within the finance team to meet shared deadlines

• Minimum 10 years senior-levelbookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of SAGE, Xero, and Excel essential
• Sound understanding ofVAT, FAR, and bookkeeping compliance
• Experience supportingbasic management accounts
• Strong attention todetail and ability to manage multiple entities

Working hours:

08h00 - 17h00 Monday to Thursday / 08h00 - 16h00 Friday