Permanent - Bookkeeper - Johannesburg - South Africa

We’re a growing business that believes in teamwork, trust, and getting the job done right. We’re now looking for a hands-on Bookkeeper to join our team and help keep our finances running smoothly. If you’re organised, love numbers, and enjoy being part of a supportive environment where your work makes a real difference, we’d love to meet you.

Key responsibilities

• Keeping our financial records accurate and up to date.
• Capturing invoices, payments, and transactions in our accounting system (Sage / Xero / Pastel).
• Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash.
• Making sure our suppliers are paid on time and customers are invoiced correctly.
• Managing debtors and creditors with a friendly but professional touch.
• Assisting with payroll and SARS submissions (PAYE, UIF, VAT).
• Preparing simple monthly reports for management.
• Assisting with provisional tax (IRP6) calculations and submissions to SARS.
• Helping us stay on track for year-end audits.
• Capturing and managing inventory records, reconciling stock, and assisting with stock counts.
• Jumping in with general admin support when needed.

Key Requirements

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• 3+ years proven bookkeeping experience (ideally in a small or medium business).
• Comfortable using accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or Pastel). Prefer Xero.
• Solid Excel and computer skills.
• A good understanding of South African tax and payroll basics.
• Organised, accurate, and reliable with great attention to detail.
• A team player who’s also happy to work independently.
• A bookkeeping or accounting qualification would be a bonus, but experience is just as valuable.