Part-Time Bookkeeper (Small Business) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 7 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
R18 000 – R23 750/month
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Job Description

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

This post is in Durban Central (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

  • Run petty cash and file slips with proper supporting documents
  • Match orders, delivery notes and invoices before a payment goes out
  • Load supplier payments on internet banking for authorisation
  • Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts on Sage or Xero
  • Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation

Must-haves

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

What's in it for you

  • Hybrid work after probation at some practices
  • Office hours with no weekend work
  • Thirteenth cheque at many small firms

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: latest payslip plus matric certificate showing Accounting.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryR18 000 – R23 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationDurban Central, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience5+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date25 October 2026
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