Bookkeeper

O'Brien Recruitment

Location
Western Cape
Salary (as advertised)
R22 000 – R25 000 per month
Closing date

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At a glance

  • At least 5 years of experience.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sage / Pastel
  • Bookkeeping

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Job description

Key Responsibilities: * Process invoices, payments, receipts and journals on Sage Pastel Xpress * Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities * Perform bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations * Manage debtors and creditors * Process supplier and customer invoices * Assist with monthly income and expenditure reporting * Support month-end processes and ensure deadlines are met * Maintain accurate supporting documentation and filing * Liaise with external accountants and auditors when required * Assist with VAT and other statutory submissions where applicable * Identify and flag discrepancies or irregularities Requirements: * Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience * Sage Pastel experience is essential * Previous experience managing the books for multiple companies/entities * Strong Microsoft Excel skills * Good understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations * Excellent attention to detail * Strong organisational and time-management skills * Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads * Good communication skills * Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification would be advantageous We are looking for someone who is trustworthy, accurate, organised and proactive, and who is comfortable working both independently and within a small team. O'Brien Recruitment Recruiter

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