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Bookkeeper job vacancy in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

Our Manufacturing retail client in Brackenfell, Cape Town, is looking for Bookkeeper with 3-5 years’ experience in solid bookkeeping.

You will oversee the day-to-day Bookkeeping and monthly payroll (65 staff) and financial administration across multiple entities.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited for an experienced finance / bookkeeping professional who can balance core accounting responsibilities with asset management, audit preparation, and general office support.

Salary: R25 000 – R32 500 per month.

Minimum Requirements 

• 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.
• Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay)
• Solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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