Bookkeeper to Trial Balance - Pharmacy & Retail
Quenets Pharmacy Western Cape (Pty) Ltd · Worcester, Western Cape
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Quénet's is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Worcester.
The role supports the full group: our pharmacies across the Western Cape, and Quénet's Hunting and Fishing, a retail store with a growing online business. Multiple entities, multiple sites, and real daily transaction volume. You'll see the whole picture, not one narrow slice of it.
This suits someone who likes getting the detail right. Clean reconciliations, accurate records, books that close on time. You'll work closely with the Accountant/Finance Manager and get exposure to the full accounting cycle.
We use Xero and Pastel Partner. We're looking for someone who can use both properly to improve accuracy, efficiency, and financial control.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Process daily accounting transactions, invoices, payments, and journals across multiple entities
- Manage debtors and creditors, including account reconciliations
- Complete bank reconciliations and assist with month-end procedures
- Reconcile daily takings across cash, card, and EFT, and assist with stock reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and assist with management reporting
- Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies
- Support the Accountant/Finance Manager with general accounting duties
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Matric/Grade 12. An accounting qualification is advantageous
- 2 to 3 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in pharmacy or retail
- Proficient in Xero and Pastel Partner
- Good Excel and general computer skills
- Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Comfortable working across more than one entity and multiple sites
Package & Remuneration
Market-related salary, negotiable based on experience and qualification. Full-time, office-based in Worcester, Western Cape.
Interested?
Apply through PNet with your CV and a short note on your experience with Xero and Pastel Partner. Please include your current or expected salary and your notice period.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.