Bookkeeper

Established manufacturing business seeking a Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department across multiple group companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing reconciliations, and ensuring that all bookkeeping functions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.

The Bookkeeper will report directly to the Senior Financial Manager and will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

• Maintain debtor and creditor accounts
• Process bookkeeping functions up to Trial Balance
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Manage and reconcile petty cash
• Process SARS submissions including VAT and PAYE
• Load and prepare payments on the banking platform
• Maintain the General Ledger and prepare trial balance reconciliations
• Capture and maintain stock inventory information
• Extract financial data and prepare reports when required
• Produce monthly, annual and ad hoc financial reports
• Maintain organised and accurate filing systems for financial records
• Assist the finance team with additional administrative and accounting tasks when required

• Sage Pastel Evolution ERP

• Relevant accounting / bookkeeping qualification (Diploma preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years bookkeeping experience
• Experience working up to Trial Balance
• Strong knowledge of Pastel Evolution
• Solid understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS submissions
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Deadline driven and able to work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player willing to assist where needed

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