Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Lagoon Beach, Milnerton, Cape Town

Industry: Accounting & Financial Services

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Working Arrangement: On-site / Hybrid (to be confirmed)

Salary: R20,000 — R25,000 per month, depending on experience

IMPORTANT LOCATION REQUIREMENT:

Only candidates residing in Milnerton or the immediate surrounding areas will be considered. Candidates residing outside the Milnerton area will not be shortlisted for this position.

Our client, a growing and established accounting practice based in Lagoon Beach, Milnerton, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to join their professional finance team.

The company provides accounting and financial services to clients across South Africa and the United Kingdom
, offering an opportunity to gain valuable international accounting exposure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the full bookkeeping function, preparing management accounts, handling VAT and payroll administration, and supervising junior bookkeepers.

We are looking for a confident, independent professional who thrives in a deadline-driven accounting environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information.

• Candidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:
• National Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Financial Accounting.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Previous experience working within an accounting practice is essential.
• Proven experience independently managing multiple client portfolios.
• Experience with client onboarding, consultations and client liaison.
• Previous experience supervising and reviewing the work of junior bookkeepers.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience using Simple Pay or similar payroll software.
• Solid understanding of VAT, payroll, reconciliations and management accounts.
• Ability to manage the full bookkeeping function independently.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Must reside in Milnerton or the immediate surrounding area.

• Manage an assigned portfolio of South African and UK clients.
• Act as the primary bookkeeping contact for clients.
• Lead client onboarding and participate in client consultations.
• Oversee client disengagement processes.
• Maintain professional client relationships and resolve financial queries efficiently.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of bookkeeping services.

• Manage the full bookkeeping cycle from cashbook processing to management accounts.
• Process cashbooks and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices and reconcile creditor accounts.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet and intercompany accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including acquisitions, disposals and depreciation.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Complete VAT reconciliations and prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage the full payroll function.
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory payroll returns.
• Ensure financial records comply with applicable accounting and tax requirements.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and supporting documentation.

• Supervise and support junior bookkeepers.
• Review bookkeeping work to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Allocate tasks and monitor deadlines across client portfolios.
• Assist with team capacity planning and workload management.
• Provide guidance, training and mentorship to junior…