Half- Bookkeeper & Administrator

Location: George, Western Cape | Office-Based
Employment Type: Half-Day
Industry: Finance Administration | Utilities | Electricity Metering

Waters Edge Solutions is partnering with an established business in George to appoint an organised and detail-oriented Half-Day Bookkeeper & Administrator
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This role combines day-to-day bookkeeping with account administration and general office support. It would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured environment, takes pride in accuracy, and is comfortable taking ownership of financial and administrative tasks without constant supervision.

As Half-Day Bookkeeper & Administrator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and transactions, managing customer and supplier accounts, and supporting the smooth running of daily administration.

You’ll also assist with electricity account information and billing-related queries, working with clients and technicians to ensure records remain accurate and completed work is correctly invoiced and closed.

The role requires someone who is dependable, numerically strong and comfortable balancing several deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Process invoices, receipts, payments and credit notes

• Capture and allocate financial transactions accurately

• Maintain customer and supplier accounts

• Perform bank, account and payment reconciliations

• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on payments

• Assist with monthly bookkeeping and financial reporting

• Maintain accurate electricity account and customer information

• Manage filing, recordkeeping and document control

• Respond professionally to account and billing queries

• Coordinate administrative requirements with clients and technicians

• Keep databases and internal systems accurate and up to date

• Ensure completed work is invoiced and properly closed

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, finance administration or accounts

• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations and account management

• Strong numerical and administrative skills

• Strong Excel, email and general computer skills

• Familiarity with bookkeeping or accounting software

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organisational skills and comfort working within structured processes

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines accurately

• Ability to take ownership and work without constant supervision

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Patience when dealing with account and billing queries

• Responsible handling of confidential financial information

• Reliable transport to the office in George

• Xero Accounting experience

• Utilities industry experience

• Electricity metering experience

• Exposure to prepaid systems

• Billing platform experience

• Estate administration experience

• Half-day office hours

• Stable and structured working environment

• Exposure to electricity billing and smart-metering systems

• Training and support from an experienced team

You’ll be joining a structured working environment where accuracy, reliability and consistent follow-through are valued. The role suits someone who enjoys taking responsibility for their work, communicating professionally and contributing to the smooth running of both financial and administrative processes.