Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper (Pastel) Location: Centurion, Gauteng Industry: Manufacturing Type: Permanent | On-Site Environment: Fast-paced, Independent work

About the Role

A company in the plastics production industry seeks a motivated, independent Bookkeeper with extensive Sage Pastel accounting package experience. The successful candidate will handle the full range of bookkeeping task up to, and including Trial Balance.

What you’ll be doing

1. Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Full bookkeeping function from source documents to Trial Balance
• Daily processing and capturing of financial transactions on Pastel
• General ledger maintenance and journal entries
• Bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly Trial Balance
• Assist with year-end audit preparation
• Liaising with suppliers and bookkeepers.

2. Invoicing & Debtor Control

• Managing debtors.
• Issuing customer invoices
• Following up on outstanding payments
• Maintaining accurate debtor accounts
• Processing credit notes where applicable

3. Creditors & Purchase Orders

• Managing creditors.
• Processing supplier invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Preparing and reconciling creditor reconciliations
• Loading and preparing payment schedules
• Managing purchase order system

4. Payroll

• Managing payroll.

5. Reporting

• Monthly financial reports
• Cash flow reporting
• Expense tracking and analysis
• Ad hoc management reports as required

6. Administrative Duties

• Filing and document management
• Maintaining financial records
• Assisting with general office administration
• Supporting management with financial information

What you’ll need

• Relevant qualification in Accounting / Bookkeeping (Certificate, Diploma, or Degree)
• Minimum 3–5 years bookkeeping experience
• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper / Pastel Operator
• Strong working knowledge of Pastel Accounting (Sage Pastel)
• Experience processing up to Trial Balance
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Strong reconciliation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

What is in it for you?

• Competitive, market related remuneration of R18 000 - R25 000 p/m (Skills, qualification and interview performance will determine this).
• Work for a company at the cutting edge op plastics innovation.
• Freedom to work independently in a welcoming office environment.

A Few Things to Know

• While this position does not require a car or driver's license, applicants should be aware that they will be office bound in Centurion and should ensure that they have the means of getting to - and from work without impediment.

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