Junior Bookkeeper Durban

WERE HIRING: JUNIOR BOOKKEEPER

Location: Durban
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Market-related based on skills and experience

About the Role

We are seeking a mature organised and detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join a small professional team managing a diverse portfolio of South African and offshore entities. The portfolio includes property-owning entities start-up businesses and trusts.

This is an opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional to work in a collaborative open-plan environment with a flat management structure where communication accountability and achieving outcomes are highly valued.

The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping financial administration and general office coordination ensuring that financial records are accurate deadlines are met and administrative processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Financial Administration

• Process cashbook transactions and perform cashbook reconciliations.
• Capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment packs and supporting documentation for payments.
• Capture payments on online banking platforms.
• Generate customer invoices and follow up on outstanding and overdue accounts.
• Prepare and process journals.
• Assist with gathering supporting documentation for accountants and auditors.
• Maintain accurate organised and up-to-date financial records.
• Perform general filing and ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Office and General Administration

• Arrange and oversee office and property maintenance.
• Assist with coordinating the employee social calendar and company events.
• Coordinate gifting arrangements as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the relevant managers.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting (Diploma or Degree).
• At least 5 years relevant bookkeeping and financial administration experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills including the ability to work confidently with formulas.
• Experience with cashbook processing reconciliations supplier accounts invoicing and payment administration.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a small team.

Key Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Mature dependable and professional.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ethical trustworthy and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• A proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude.
• Highly organised adaptable and able to prioritise competing tasks.
• Accountable reliable and outcomes-focused.
• Comfortable working in a small team within a flat open-plan working environment.

Our Values

Our working culture is built on the following core values:

Accountability Positive Attitude Commitment Respect Family Trust Honesty Integrity Loyalty Enjoyment

We value open communication mutual respect taking ownership and working together to achieve results.

Reporting Structure and Working Environment

The Junior Bookkeeper will report to the relevant managers and work closely with a small team responsible for managing a varied portfolio of entities. The environment is professional deadline-driven and focused on delivering quality outcomes rather than traditional corporate hierarchy.

If you have solid bookkeeping experience strong Excel skills and the ability to manage financial and administrative responsibilities with accuracy integrity and discretion we would love to hear from you.