Our client is seeking a detail?oriented and deadline?driven Bookkeeper to support the Finance Department with full bookkeeping and administrative functions across multiple group companies. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions up to Trial Balance, and ensuring compliance with SARS requirements. This role reports directly to the Senior Financial Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping & Financial Processing

• Full bookkeeping function up to Trial Balance.
• Maintain and reconcile Debtors and Creditors accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile Bank Statements.
• Process petty cash transactions and reconciliations.
• Balance the General Ledger and prepare monthly Trial Balance reports.
• Assist with stock inventory input and related reconciliations.
• Extract financial information and produce monthly, annual, and ad?hoc reports.

SARS Submissions & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns.
• Ensure compliance with SARS deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Load payments on banking platforms for approval.

ERP & Systems

• Work on the company’s ERP system: Sage Pastel Evolution (essential).
• Ensure accurate capturing and maintenance of financial data.
• Maintain an organised filing system for easy access to historical records.

Administration & Support

• Issue existing drawings to procurement and stores when required.
• Assist the finance team with general administrative duties.
• Step in to support colleagues when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and up?to?date financial filing environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Diploma in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Finance (advantageous).
• 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience (minimum 3 years preferred).
• Experience working up to Trial Balance.
• Strong working knowledge of Pastel Evolution (non?negotiable).
• Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures and office administration.
• Ability to work accurately, quickly, and with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage urgent deadlines.
• High attention to detail and tolerance for pressure.