Cape Town City Centre: Accounts Payable / Junior Bookkeeper Cape Town

Accounts Payable / Junior Bookkeeper Location: Cape Town CBD Industry: Retail (non-negotiable) A fast-paced retail business based in Cape Town CBD is looking for a hands-on Accounts Payable / Junior Bookkeeper to join their finance team. This role is ideal for someone early in their finance career who already understands retail finance realities and wants to grow their technical exposure. What youll be doing Accounts Payable & Transaction Processing Processing supplier invoices accurately and timeously Preparing and loading supplier payments Capturing journals and ensuring correct GL coding Managing intercompany invoices and supporting documentation Processing expense claims where required Reconciliations & Controls Performing regular bank reconciliations Reconciling creditors, VAT and other control accounts Investigating and resolving reconciling items Finance Support Assisting with month-end close activities Maintaining accurate financial records and audit trails Responding to internal finance queries and supporting senior finance staff What were looking for Non-negotiable Previous retail industry experience (AP / finance exposure within retail) Experience in an Accounts Payable, Junior Bookkeeper or Finance Assistant role Essential skills & experience Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles (debits & credits) Strong attention to detail and accuracy Confident working with numbers and financial data Good Excel skills Experience using accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, Xero, SAP, QuickBooks or similar) Qualifications Studying towards or recently completed a qualification in Accounting / Finance / Bookkeeping (ICB, AAT, Diploma, similar) Matric with HG Mathematics Personal attributes Reliable, professional and organised Eager to learn and take ownership of your work Able to work independently and within a team High level of integrity and confidentiality Why apply This role offers solid hands-on exposure across core bookkeeping and AP functions within a retail environment, with clear scope to grow into a Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant role over time.