Bookkeeper at Mirna Butler Recruitment

Job Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping functions, and assisting with the preparation of financial information up to trial balance and management accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain daily banking transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timeously.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Manage and submit VAT returns.
• Maintain and monitor inventory records.
• Handle creditors administration, including supplier reconciliations and payments.
• Manage debtors administration, including invoicing, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Process financial transactions up to trial balance.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with company policies and financial procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12).
• Relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance.
• Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Experience processing accounts up to trial balance.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, debtors, creditors, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel, or similar).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills will be advantageous.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desired Attributes

• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong and confident personality.
• Self-motivated and results-driven.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.