Bookkeeper

In brief

**Overview** This is a description for a Bookkeeper position in Brackenfell, Cape Town, being recruited by FROGG Recruitment for a manufacturing retail client. The role involves overseeing daily bookkeeping, monthly payroll for 65 staff, and financial administration across multiple entities. It is a dynamic, hands-on position suitable for an experienced finance or bookkeeping professional who can manage core accounting responsibilities alongside asset management, audit preparation, and general office support. The salary for this role is highly negotiable. **What you will do** * Do Daily Bookkeeping and accounting tasks using Sage Pastel * Balance all company bank accounts daily to keep records accurate and up to date * Update the general ledger and post regular journal entries * Track money transfers and balance loan accounts between different company entities * Keep track of sales, purchases, and profits on spreadsheets, and prepare regular reports * Send out client and rental invoices, and work with the Office Manager to follow up on late payments * Load supplier invoices onto Pastel, check supplier statements, request missing invoices or delivery notes * Stay in touch with suppliers and ensure accounts are paid on time * Run the full monthly payroll of 65 staff and process staff salary payments * Prepare and submit VAT201 returns to SARS, and make the payments * Submit monthly EMP201 returns for PAYE, SDL, and UIF to SARS and handle the payments * Record daily cash purchases and make sure the petty cash balance is always correct * Keep all financial paperwork filed and organized, and answer daily queries and emails * Help with stock-takes and match physical counts to Pastel records each year **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Grade 12 Certificate. * A tertiary diploma or certificate qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping is highly preferred. * A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a bookkeeping role. * Extensive experience with the Pastel Accounting System. * Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay). * Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and returns. * Solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL. * Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets). **Who should apply** This role is for a Bookkeeper with 3-5 years’ experience in solid bookkeeping. The ideal candidate is an experienced finance/bookkeeping professional who thrives in a dynamic, hands-on role and can balance core accounting responsibilities with asset management, audit preparation, and general office support. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/western-cape/bookkeeper-id-7583154 Source: jobmail

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At a glance

• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Sage / Pastel
• Payroll
• Bookkeeping

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