BOOKKEEPER +- R30k pm - GOODWOOD

BOOKKEEPER  +- R30k pm - GOODWOOD

Benefits

• Join a stable and established business with a strong presence in the retail sector.
  
• Play a key role in strengthening and modernising the finance function.
  
• Work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to broader financial operations.
  
• Permanent, full-time office-based position.
  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a business that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full bookkeeping function across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial records up to trial balance.
  
• Process day-to-day financial transactions, including journals, cashbooks, supplier invoices, customer accounts, and general ledger maintenance.
  
• Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, debtors, creditors, and balance sheet accounts.
  
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring timely collections and supplier payments.
  
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other statutory submissions through SARS eFiling.
  
• Administer the monthly payroll process, including employee payslips and payroll-related compliance.
  
• Handle payroll taxes and statutory obligations, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and related submissions.
  
• Assist with month-end procedures and prepare management accounts for review by the finance team.
  
• Support the ongoing improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting within a growing business environment.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, with responsibility through to trial balance.
  
• Solid working knowledge of SARS eFiling, including VAT and payroll-related submissions.
  
• Experience processing payroll using Sage/Pastel Payroll or a similar payroll platform.
  
• Strong reconciliation skills and a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Comfortable managing a high-volume debtor environment and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
  
• Well-organized, dependable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  

Advantageous

• Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualification, or studies towards a finance-related degree.
  
• Previous experience within a retail, wholesale, or credit-driven business environment.
  
• Ability to communicate in both English and Afrikaans.
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Join a stable and established business with a strong presence in the retail sector.
  
• Play a key role in strengthening and modernising the finance function.
  
• Work closely with experienced finance professionals and gain exposure to broader financial operations.
  
• Permanent, full-time office-based position.
  
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a business that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.