Bookkeeper | Bryanston
A dynamic and growing company in the financial services sector is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is ideal for an organised, detail-oriented individual with strong accounting software skills and a solid grasp of bookkeeping principles. You’ll play a key role in managing daily financial tasks, maintaining accurate records, and supporting financial reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and record daily financial transactions accurately.
- Manage accounts payable: process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Prepare and issue client invoices; follow up on outstanding payments and manage debtors collections.
- Maintain the trial balance and general ledger accuracy.
- Capture journal entries and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
- Handle petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
- Compile financial data and assist with internal reporting.
- Perform reconciliations for VAT and other statutory accounts.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other tax-related processes.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure records are up to date.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Perform sales commission calculations.
- Support the finance team with general administrative tasks.
- BCom in Accounting, Finance, or relevant diploma
- 3–5 years of experience in a bookkeeping or finance role
- Proficient in Sage and/or Pastel (or similar accounting packages)
- Strong knowledge of the full debtors and creditors function
- Experience processing both customer and supplier invoices
- Working knowledge of VAT submissions and reconciliations
- Solid Excel skills (intermediate to advanced level)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage financial information with accuracy and efficiency
- Experience completing bookkeeping to trial balance stage
