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Bookkeeper – Bellville Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Bookkeeper – Bellville
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Guardian Recruiting
Job Ref:
CPT000756/CB
Date posted:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client is currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their growing and expanding team.
POSITION INFO:
Bookkeeping & Transactional Processing
- Process daily transactions including receipts, payments, journals, and bank entries
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple client accounts
- Maintain accurate debtor and creditor ledgers
- Process payroll journals and reconcile to payroll reports
- Capture and reconcile petty cash and credit card transactions
- Liaise with clients professionally to resolve queries and obtain source documents
Systems & Administration
- Capture and maintain financial data on Xero, Sage, QBO or similar platforms
- Set up and manage bank feeds, chart of accounts, and customer/supplier profiles
- File and maintain client financial records in digital document management systems
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Xero (essential); Sage or QBO experience advantageous
- Intermediate MS Excel skills
- Familiarity with Draftworx, or similar advantageous
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or Certificate in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance or studying towards similar
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Clear criminal and credit record
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures
- Accurate and excellent attention to detail
- Proficient in written and verbal English
- Adherence to financial deadlines
- Excellent time management skills
- Good team player as well as having the ability to work independently
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment
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Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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