Bookkeeper Accounts Clerk
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Job Location:
Lansdowne - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/ Accounts Clerk to join our team. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple retail stores in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Systems Experience
Required Skills & Attributes
Minimum Requirements
Additional Advantages
Important
Confidentiality honesty and integrity are essential for this role.
- Capture and record financial transactions in the cashbook (Pastel)
- Process and allocate accounts receivable
- Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy
- Maintain and reconcile debtor accounts
- Process EFTs cash and card transactions
- Load and prepare payments on online banking platforms (FNB)
- Assist with annual financial audits
- Process payroll (SAGE VIP advantageous)
- Send customer statements (weekly/monthly)
- Assist with debt collection and customer liaison
- Maintain filing systems and financial records (digital and manual)
- Support general office administration and finance team duties
- Step in to assist colleagues when required
Systems Experience
- Pastel Evolution (Sage Accounting)
- SAGE VIP Payroll
- Online banking platforms (FNB)
Required Skills & Attributes
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work under pressure in a retail environment
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality
- Reliable and deadline-driven
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Basic problem-solving and reconciliation skills
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Diploma or certificate in Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience
- Experience with cashbook capturing
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel and Outlook)
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and systems
- Contactable references
Additional Advantages
- Retail environment experience
- HR/payroll exposure
- Experience with fixed asset registers
- Rental/property accounting experience
Important
Confidentiality honesty and integrity are essential for this role.
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