Bookkeeper

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper with a background in an accounting or auditing firm for our client in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records managing day-to-day bookkeeping functions and supporting the preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple clients
  
• Process journals invoices receipts and payments
  
• Perform bank supplier and general ledger reconciliations
  
• Prepare monthly management accounts and trial balances
  
• Assist with VAT returns payroll processing and statutory submissions
  
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
  
• Liaise with auditors clients and internal stakeholders
  
• Maintain organised financial filing systems (digital and physical)
  
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records
  

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting Finance or related field
  

Experience:

• Minimum 24 years bookkeeping experience within an accounting or audit firm (essential)
  
• Experience handling multiple client accounts preferred