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Part-Time Bookkeeper (Small Business)

How2Apply Talent Network

Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Finance & Accounting

R14 500 – R21 500/month

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Job Description

A property management company in Newcastle needs a bookkeeper who closes the month on time, every month. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Newcastle (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Reconcile creditors statements and sort out differences with suppliers
Prepare VAT201 workings for the accountant to submit on SARS eFiling
Load supplier payments on internet banking for authorisation
Run petty cash and file slips with proper supporting documents
Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation

You'll need

Accurate with figures and careful with supplier bank details
Understanding of VAT input and output rules
Practical skill in Sage Pastel, Sage Business Cloud or Xero
Matric with Accounting

Extra points for

Experience with inventory costing in a trading business
Knowledge of Sage Evolution or QuickBooks

On offer

Office hours with no weekend work
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 Newcastle really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your bookkeeping qualification, matric certificate showing Accounting plus latest payslip.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

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.