Senior Bookkeeper

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This is a full-function bookkeeping role with exposure to accountant-level responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the finance function in a dynamic environment.

• Prepare monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and management reports.
• Process and reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, and General Ledger accounts.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors to the General Ledger.
• Monitor and review financial transactions to ensure accuracy.
• Process and authorize journal entries.
• Review and assist with creditors' reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals and reconcile staff loan accounts.
• Prepare the finance function for year-end audits, including audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with budgets and financial planning.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Reconcile sundry creditor accounts.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts department and support the finance team.

• Highly organized and methodical.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professional, trustworthy, and proactive.

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance.
• 5+ years' experience in a full-function bookkeeping role.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of General Ledger reconciliations.
• Experience with debtors, creditors, bank reconciliations, journals, and month-end processes.
• Experience preparing for year-end audits.
• Sound understanding of statutory compliance and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.