Senior Bookkeeper at Accounting Firm in Paarl
Cardoso Recruitment · Paarl, Western Cape
Overview
Cardoso Recruitment is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to join a growing accounting firm in Paarl. You will manage day to day financial transactions for clients, review management reports and lead bookkeeping admin. If you have 3 to 5 years of bookkeeping experience, are fluent in Afrikaans and English, and know Sage, Xero or QuickBooks, this permanent role could be a great next step in your finance career.
About the role
Our client, an accounting firm based in Paarl, is seeking a detail oriented and reliable Senior Bookkeeper to join their growing team. You will be responsible for recording and maintaining day to day business financial transactions of the firm's clients into general ledgers. These general ledgers are used to produce management reports including balance sheet, income statement, age receivable, age payable and stock reports.
You will work closely with clients and manage a bookkeeping team's administrative and management aspects. The role involves bringing books to trial balance stage, managing VAT reconciliation and submissions, and creating and reviewing audit packs.
Application notes: Use reference number CR768 in the subject line of your email. Submit your CV in Word format along with your salary expectation and notice period to info@cardosorecruitment.co.za. If you do not receive feedback within 1 week, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Requirements
- Matric with mid to high grades in mathematics and accounting
- Completed Certificate or Completed Diploma in accounting or bookkeeping
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar role
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English (read, write and speak)
- Technology savvy with Sage Online Accounting, Xero, QuickBooks, Excel and similar tools
- High attention to detail and level of accuracy
- Ability to maintain discretion and privacy when dealing with sensitive information
- Excellent data entry and processing skills
- High problem solving skills
Responsibilities
- Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process in accounting software
- Bring the books to trial balance stage and ensure trial balance accuracy
- File electronic or hardcopy documents
- Review management reports and issue to clients across A+, A, B and C category clients
- Manage VAT reconciliation and submission process
- Handle client management and engagement related to bookkeeping matters
- Manage bookkeeping team administrative and management aspects
- Create, review and approve audit packs and financial statement packs
- Perform various other ad hoc duties as required
Job details
- Organisation
- Cardoso Recruitment
- Location
- Paarl, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- info@cardosorecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
When applying for this Senior Bookkeeper role in Paarl, make sure your CV clearly shows your experience with trial balances, VAT and the accounting software you have used. Since the firm works with clients in Afrikaans and English, highlight your bilingual ability. Include your salary expectation and notice period as requested, and use the reference number CR768 in your email subject line. In a potential interview, be ready to discuss how you ensure accuracy in your bookkeeping work, how you manage client relationships and how you handle deadline pressure during VAT submission periods. Good luck with your application!
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