Bookkeeper / Accountant – Full-time

About the role

They are a financial services firm based in Cape Town CBD and are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage their full‑cycle bookkeeping and support the finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts up to trial balance.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice verification.
• Process bank reconciliations, cashbooks, journals and load payments for authorization.
• Prepare pay‑over schedules for clients and allocate payments in internal systems.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and support annual audit with external auditors.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as auditors, SARS, suppliers and clients.
• Perform ad‑hoc accounting duties as required.

Required profile

• Relevant finance/accounting qualification (Diploma or Degree advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience, with at least 2 years in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, Pastel, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.