Bookkeeper Full Time Job

Bookkeeper job vacancy in Milnerton, Cape Town.

Can you confidently manage the full bookkeeping function for multiple businesses while meeting deadlines and maintaining meticulous attention to detail?

This role in Milnerton provides support for the day-to-day financial operations and reports directly to the group accountant.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in creditors, debtors, and account reconciliations, together with the ability to resolve queries professionally and efficiently.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or similar qualification
• Tertiary qualification in finance advantageous but not essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience with Xero, Monday.com and Google Workspace is highly advantageous
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Highly organised and proactive
• Enjoys problem-solving and investigating discrepancies
• Work independently while contributing positively to a team
• Always maintains confidentiality and professionalism
• Process high transaction volumes and strict deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily bank allocations and reconciliations
• Investigate unreconciled items and provide solutions
• Process and reconcile creditors, including supplier invoices, statements and query resolution
• Allocate customer payments, reconcile debtor accounts
• Assist with arrears management and collections
• Review billing, fee structures and revenue to ensure accurate invoicing and month-end reporting
• Administer monthly debit orders, mandates, reconciliations and follow up on unpaid or disputed transactions
• Process high volumes of financial transactions, maintain accurate records and assist with month-end procedures
• Resolve financial queries from various stakeholders and suppliers