Assistant Bookkeeper Jobs

Purpose of the Role:

The Assistant Bookkeeper will support the Bookkeeper and Financial Manager with daily accounting tasks, reconciliations, and general financial administration. This ensures accurate and up-to-date records that follow company procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Capture and process daily financial transactions and journal entries.
• Assist with debtor and creditor processing, reconciliations, and follow-ups on outstanding items.
• Support bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Import and reconcile retail store bank statements and cash deposits.
• Reconcile company credit card transactions and supporting documents.
• Assist with VAT preparation and submission of supporting documents.
• Prepare and maintain general ledger schedules and help with month-end procedures.
• Support processing of intercompany invoices, payments, and credit notes.
• Assist with checking GRVs (Goods Received Vouchers) and verifying supplier documents.
• Liaise with store managers on daily stock and cash-related queries.
• Maintain an accurate filing system for financial documents, both electronic and hard copy.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team, including ad-hoc reporting and data entry.
• Assist with payroll preparation and related reconciliations when needed.

Criteria:

• Qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting (Diploma in Accounting/Bookkeeping or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping or finance support role.
• Sound understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (SAGE is an advantage).
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit finance team.
• Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans.

Deadline: 7th November 2025