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Junior Bookkeeper (Xero)

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R17 750 – R24 250/month

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Job Description

Recons that balance and suppliers who get paid right: that's the job at a family-owned manufacturer in Cape Town CBD. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Cape Town CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Match orders, delivery notes and invoices before a payment goes out
Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation
Prepare VAT201 workings for the accountant to submit on SARS eFiling
Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts on Sage or Xero
Run petty cash and file slips with proper supporting documents

Must-haves

Understanding of VAT input and output rules
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
Bookkeeping certificate or diploma (ICB, FASSET learnership or similar)
Matric with Accounting

Nice if you have

Experience with debt collection letters and handover to attorneys
Experience with inventory costing in a trading business
Registered with SAIPA or the ICB as a bookkeeper

What you get

Office hours with no weekend work
Thirteenth cheque at many small firms
Paid study leave for bookkeeping exams

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Cape Town CBD really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: matric certificate showing Accounting plus certified copy of your bookkeeping qualification.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Cape Town CBD.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.