Bookkeeper | Woodmead, Johannesburg | Permanent

Are you a hands-on Bookkeeper who takes pride in accurate financial records and well-managed reconciliations? Join a busy automotive service environment where your bookkeeping expertise will directly support the smooth running of the business.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping function, including cashbook processing, bank reconciliations, debtors, creditors, payment allocation and financial administration. This is a practical role suited to someone who is comfortable working independently, identifying discrepancies and ensuring that financial information remains accurate and up to date.

The role is based within an established automotive service business operating in the South African market. The environment is fast-paced and operationally focused, requiring someone who can work closely with management while maintaining a high standard of financial accuracy, confidentiality and organisation.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounting transactions

• Process daily cashbook transactions

• Complete bank and cashbook reconciliations

• Process supplier invoices and maintain creditor accounts

• Perform creditor reconciliations and investigate discrepancies

• Maintain customer accounts and complete debtor reconciliations

• Follow up on outstanding customer balances and assist with collections where required

• Capture and accurately allocate payments and receipts

• Process invoices, credit notes and supporting financial documentation

• Ensure transactions are correctly allocated to the appropriate accounts

• Assist with monthly accounting and financial reporting processes

• Maintain complete supporting documentation for financial transactions

• Assist with VAT information and other financial requirements for management or external accountants

• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records

• Provide general financial and administrative support to the finance function

What You Bring

• Minimum 2–3 years' practical bookkeeping experience

• Strong hands-on experience with cashbooks, debtors and creditors

• Proven experience with bank, debtor and creditor reconciliations

• Strong working knowledge of Xero Accounting is essential

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• A relevant qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or Finance would be advantageous

• Experience in an automotive, retail, service or workshop environment would be advantageous

• Strong numerical and analytical ability

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

What Success Looks Like

• Financial records and transactions are accurate, complete and up to date

• Cashbooks and reconciliations are completed accurately and within required timelines

• Debtor and creditor accounts are well maintained and discrepancies are resolved promptly

• Outstanding customer balances are actively monitored and followed up

• Financial documentation is properly captured, allocated and maintained

• Monthly financial processes are completed efficiently and reliably

• Management and external accounting partners receive accurate financial information when required

• The finance function operates with strong financial controls and minimal avoidable discrepancies