Junior Bookkeeper (Xero)

A wholesale distributor in Durban Central needs a bookkeeper who closes the month on time, every month. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

• Run petty cash and file slips with proper supporting documents
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and clear unallocated items
• Send customer statements and phone accounts that are over 60 days
• Reconcile creditors statements and sort out differences with suppliers
• Update customer credit limits and put accounts on hold when needed
• Keep the filing system in order for the annual audit or review
• Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation

• Understanding of VAT input and output rules
• Practical skill in Sage Pastel, Sage Business Cloud or Xero
• Matric with Accounting
• Bookkeeping certificate or diploma (ICB, FASSET learnership or similar)
• At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or clerk work

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

• Name the accounting packages you use daily in your CV headline, such as "Sage Pastel Partner, Xero, Excel".
• Recruiters often give a short Excel or recon test, so practise a bank recon before the interview.