Position Summary

Our client is looking for an organised, energetic, and numerically strong Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day financial administration of the business. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and support the efficient operation of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions accurately and promptly.
• Maintain cashbooks, ledgers, and financial records.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments.
• Issue customer invoices and monitor receivables.
• Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash records.
• Assist with payroll data preparation and records maintenance.
• Maintain orderly filing systems for financial documents.
• Track expenses and ensure supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Support month-end reporting activities.
• Assist with stock and inventory record maintenance where required.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Provide administrative support to the finance function.
• Identify discrepancies and report issues promptly.

Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration, office administration, or a related role preferred.
• Strong numerical aptitude and confidence working with figures.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Energetic, proactive, and reliable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.

Key Competencies

• Numerical Accuracy
• Organisation & Planning
• Record Keeping
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Reliability
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork

Advantageous

• Experience using accounting software (such as Sage, QuickBooks, Pastel, Xero, or similar).
• Experience handling accounts payable and receivable.
• Previous experience in a professional services, trading, or SME environment.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in keeping records organised, and can bring energy and efficiency to a busy office environment.

• Record daily financial transactions accurately and promptly.
• Maintain cashbooks, ledgers, and financial records.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments.
• Issue customer invoices and monitor receivables.
• Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash records.
• Assist with payroll data preparation and records maintenance.
• Maintain orderly filing systems for financial documents.
• Track expenses and ensure supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Support month-end reporting activities.
• Assist with stock and inventory record maintenance where required.
• Follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Provide administrative support to the finance function.
• Identify discrepancies and report issues promptly.

• Strong numerical aptitude and confidence working with figures
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Honest, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information
• Numerical accuracy
• Organisation and planning
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• Teamwork

• Minimum Grade 12 Certificate.
• Previous experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration, office administration, or a related role preferred.