Western Cape: Bookkeeper posted by Kempston Recruitment

Minimum skills and experience required:

• Minimum 3-5 years bookkeeping experience
• Strong Pastel Accounting experience (non-negotiable)
• Experience in property development / real estate advantageous
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Strong reconciliation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good communication and organisational skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain full books to trial balance and balance sheet standard
• Process daily financial transactions, including cashbook, journals and general ledger
• Capture and reconcile supplier invoices, statements, and payments
• Manage debtors and ensure timeous collection
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations
• Prepare month-end reports and assist with the audit requirements
• Process VAT, PAYE, UIF and ensure statutory compliance
• Support the finance team with ad hoc financial and administrative tasks
• Maintain accurate records for multiple property-related projects
• Track expenses, budgets, and cash flow where required