Western Cape: Senior Bookkeeper posted by West Coast Personnel

• Manage and maintain creditors for multiple branches, handling high transaction volumes.
• Perform reconciliations, process payments and manage ad hoc financial transactions.
• Oversee petty cash management and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.
• Prepare accounts for multiple smaller entities up to Trial Balance.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations with high accuracy.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions including formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables; integrate with online applications.
• Provide general administrative and financial support as required.
• Complete tasks hands-on, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Assist with ad hoc duties as required by management.

 
Systems Experience:

• Xero
• Sage
• Excel (Advanced)
• Outlook & Teams
• Training will be provided for other internal systems

 
Candidate Requirements:

• 10–15 years of proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Bookkeeper, preferably in a multi-branch environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High levels of honesty, reliability and professional ethics.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• A degree in Accounting is highly desirable.

 
Attributes and Competencies:

• Dynamic, adaptable and proactive mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and think clearly under pressure.
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to go the extra mile.

 
Preferred Experience:

• Multi-branch bookkeeping
• Managing high transaction volumes