Bookkeeper (Permanent)

Job Title: Bookkeeper Start Date: 2026-08-11 - 2026-09-10 Vacancy Type: Permanent PE001690 Sectors: Accounting / Auditing / Payroll finance Location: South Africa - Eastern Cape , Buffalo City (East London / King Williams Town) Salary: R20250 (Medical Aid 50% / 50% Provident Fund) Brief: BOOKKEEPER Location: East London, Eastern Cape Reports to: Financial Manager (Regional) Second-line reporting: General Manager Detail: Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to manage a range of accounting and financial administration functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for reconciliations, cashbook functions, creditors, payroll support, month-end processes, stock take reconciliations and general financial administration. Exposure to articles will be advantageous, although this is preferred and not a strict requirement . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Matric A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance will be advantageous A BCom or National Diploma in Finance would be preferred EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience Knowledge and practical experience working on Microsoft Great Plains Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office , particularly Microsoft Excel Knowledge and experience with cashbook functions Knowledge of journals Ability to understand and interpret a Balance Sheet Ability to understand and interpret an Income Statement Strong experience in account reconciliations Exposure to articles will be advantageous but is not essential KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Cashbook and Banking Prepare and review daily exception reports Check cashbook capturing, post transactions and perform bank reconciliations Check petty cash expenses, post batches and perform bank reconciliations Release online payments and retrieve statements when required Release creditors for EFT payments to suppliers Release debtors for online payments Creditors and Reconciliations Check and authorise creditors' reconciliations for payment Perform general ledger reconciliations throughout the month and at month-end Perform other financial reconciliations during the month and at month-end Ensure all reconciliations are accurate, complete and up to date Payroll Process management payroll Check salary and wage payrolls Review and reconcile payroll information Log retirement fund withdrawals online Month-End and Financial Administration Perform general month-end accounting responsibilities Assist with daily sales processing when required Assist with the annual budgeting process Provide general financial and administrative support to the Finance Department Stock Control Participate actively in stock takes Understand the stock take process and associated reconciliations Ensure stock-related financial information is accurately reconciled General Duties Provide relief and support within the Finance Department when required Manage the ordering and distribution of stationery Perform general IT-related duties where required Complete ad hoc financial and administrative duties as assigned by the Financial Manager PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The successful candidate should be: Honest and accurate, particularly when dealing with cash and cheques Professional and customer-focused when dealing with customers and suppliers Consistent and disciplined in following established work processes Deadline-driven and able to work according to established procedures Highly detail-oriented with the ability to concentrate on detailed financial work Able to handle interruptions, changing priorities and workplace challenges effectively Able to adhere to financial policies, procedures, guidelines and controls Reliable, organised and methodical A strong team player with a professional approach show more... For more information please contact: Jacqueline Lategan Apply