Our client is a dynamic and well-established organisation in the heart of Bloemfontein. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and efficient working environment while upholding strong financial integrity within their operations. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Half-Day Bookkeeper to join the team and contribute to the smooth running of financial processes.

If you have strong bookkeeping skills, enjoy working in a structured environment, and are seeking work-life balance with half-day hours, this opportunity may be ideal for you.

Minimum requirements

• Matric
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle OR reliable transport
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Proven experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and financial administration
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, especially Pastel)
• Excellent understanding of financial reporting and reconciliations
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Skills required

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information

Duties and responsibilities

• Accurately capture and process daily financial transactions into the accounting system to ensure up-to-date financial information
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts by allocating transactions to the correct cost centres and accounts
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payment runs, ensuring all supporting documents are verified and authorised
• Prepare and issue customer invoices timeously, record receipts, and maintain debtor accounts with accurate ageing
• Perform thorough bank, cashbook and credit card reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records
• Conduct supplier and customer account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve queries promptly
• Monitor outstanding debtor balances, initiate follow-ups, and support effective credit control processes
• Prepare and process necessary journal entries such as accruals, prepayments and adjustments
• Manage and reconcile petty cash, ensuring correct documentation and control procedures are followed
• Assist with VAT calculations, ensure supporting schedules are complete, and support VAT return submissions
• Compile monthly financial records and schedules up to trial balance, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including audit preparation and document retrieval
• Maintain a structured and organised financial filing system (physical and digital) to ensure easy document access
• Communicate professionally with suppliers, customers and internal teams to handle financial queries and discrepancies
• Provide support to the accountant or finance manager with ad-hoc financial tasks and reporting when required

Remuneration

R 12 000 basic

Work hours

Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 13:00

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 19 December 2025
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted
• No social media messages / comments will be responded to