Senior Bookkeeper
The Recruitment Pig · Cape Town · R28,000 - R38,000 per month
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Job Title: Senior Bookkeeper
Location: Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
Salary: From R28K to R38K per month based on qualifications, skills & experience.
The Company
Our client is a fast-growing agricultural producer and global exporter based in Stellenbosch. They specialize in growing, processing, and distributing high-quality organic consumer products worldwide. The business has built a strong market presence with secure and expanding international sales. Working here offers great job security in a healthy, positive, and supportive team environment. You will join a prestigious business with exciting future growth and career opportunities. The Opportunity
This role lets you use your accounting skills to run a smooth financial department. You will receive strong operational support while keeping company accounts accurate and audit-ready. Your work directly helps the company maintain efficiency and achieve long-term business growth.
Job Description
- Keep the full general ledger up to date using modern accounting software.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and cash records every single month.
- Manage supplier accounts and prepare regular payment runs accurately on time.
- Track customer accounts and collect outstanding payments in a polite manner.
- Handle monthly staff payroll and accurately calculate standard employee tax figures.
- Submit monthly SARS tax returns like VAT201 and EMP201 without delays.
- Prepare clear month-end trial balances and balance sheets for external auditors.
What You Need to Apply
- Matric certificate with accounting or mathematics as a main subject.
- Diploma or certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least five years of solid hands-on experience in bookkeeping.
- Proven ability to prepare accurate files ready for annual external audits.
- Good experience with Sage Pastel, Xero, or similar accounting computer software.
- Practical knowledge of monthly SARS tax submissions and standard VAT returns.
- A positive attitude, great team spirit, and strong willingness to [URL Removed] exclusive opportunity is managed by TRPig.
Desired Skills
- Bookkeeper
- Trail Balance
- Trial Balance
- Stellenbosch