Cashbook and Recon Clerk

How2Apply Talent Network
Tembisa, Gauteng
Temporary
Posted 13 hours ago
Temporary Finance & Accounting
R15 250 – R22 750/month
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Job Description

You'll keep the books clean and up to date for a construction contractor in Tembisa. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Tembisa, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

  • Run petty cash and file slips with proper supporting documents
  • Reconcile creditors statements and sort out differences with suppliers
  • Send customer statements and phone accounts that are over 60 days
  • Reconcile bank accounts daily and clear unallocated items
  • Match orders, delivery notes and invoices before a payment goes out
  • Keep the filing system in order for the annual audit or review
  • Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation

You'll need

  • Good with Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables and simple formulas
  • Bookkeeping certificate or diploma (ICB, FASSET learnership or similar)
  • Accurate with figures and careful with supplier bank details
  • At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or clerk work
  • Practical skill in Sage Pastel, Sage Business Cloud or Xero

Nice if you have

  • Knowledge of Sage Evolution or QuickBooks
  • Registered with SAIPA or the ICB as a bookkeeper

What's in it for you

  • Paid study leave for bookkeeping exams
  • Office hours with no weekend work
  • Hybrid work after probation at some practices
  • Thirteenth cheque at many small firms

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Tembisa really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your bookkeeping qualification plus latest payslip.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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Before you hit apply

  • Name the accounting packages you use daily in your CV headline, such as "Sage Pastel Partner, Xero, Excel".
  • Say how far you take the books, for example "to trial balance" or "to management accounts"; it tells recruiters your level.

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Job details
SalaryR15 250 – R22 750/month
Job TypeTemporary
LocationTembisa, Gauteng
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience2+ years
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date18 November 2026
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