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Junior Bookkeeper (Xero)

How2Apply Talent Network

Welkom, Free State

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R13 250 – R18 000/month

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Job Description

You'll keep the books clean and up to date for a property management company in Welkom. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll report in Welkom. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Prepare VAT201 workings for the accountant to submit on SARS eFiling
Load supplier payments on internet banking for authorisation
Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts on Sage or Xero
Match orders, delivery notes and invoices before a payment goes out
Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation

You'll need

Understanding of VAT input and output rules
Bookkeeping certificate or diploma (ICB, FASSET learnership or similar)
Practical skill in Sage Pastel, Sage Business Cloud or Xero
Matric with Accounting
Accurate with figures and careful with supplier bank details

Helpful, not essential

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

What you get

Hybrid work after probation at some practices
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 Welkom really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): matric certificate showing Accounting, certified copy of your bookkeeping qualification plus latest payslip.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Welkom; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Say how far you take the books, for example "to trial balance" or "to management accounts"; it tells recruiters your level.
Recruiters often give a short Excel or recon test, so practise a bank recon before the interview.