Bookkeeper

A reputable accounting firm in George is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated accounting professional who enjoys working in a structured environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records while meeting deadlines.

• Perform the full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance.
• Process daily cashbooks and bank reconciliations.
• Capture supplier invoices and process creditor payments.
• Process customer invoices and debtor allocations.
• Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts.

• Manage daily bookkeeping functions for multiple clients
• Capture financial transactions accurately (sales, purchases, payments, receipts)
• Process bank, credit card, and petty cash transactions
• Maintain and update general ledgers

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile debtors and creditors accounts
• Prepare and reconcile VAT, PAYE, and UIF submissions

• Prepare management accounts
• Assist with financial statements preparation
• Provide monthly/quarterly reports as required
• Flag discrepancies and areas needing attention

• Process VAT
  201 submissions
• Assist with EMP
  201/EMP
  501 submissions
• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations
• Liaise with SARS where required

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Relevant Bookkeeping or Accounting qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) advantageous.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing books up to Trial Balance.
• Sound knowledge of South African accounting principles.
• Experience with VAT, reconciliations and month-end procedures.
• Computer literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working on accounting software such as Sage Pastel, Xero, Quick Books or similar.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

It is only candidates that meet the minimum requirements who will be considered.