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Senior Bookkeeper

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Job Location:

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client a well-established professional services firm based in Cape Town CBD is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 23 years experience in a similar role preferably within a legal or professional services environment with strong bookkeeping and financial accounting knowledge. Trust and Business Account experience is essential along with proficiency in AJS Microsoft Excel and MS Office. A Matric qualification and Certificate/Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting are required.

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Finance
BASIC SALARY : R30 000.00 R35 000.00
START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric / Grade 12.
Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping or Financial Accounting is essential.
23 years experience in a similar role preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
Proficient in financial accounting packages specifically AJS.
Proven experience working with both Trust and Business Accounts is essential.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial accounting principles.

DUTIES:

Preparing EFT payments and transfers between accounts and loading them onto the system for approval.
Reconciling bank statements.
Managing daily cash flow.
Reconciling petty cash and maintaining accurate petty cash records.
Processing daily banking.
Printing receipts and preparing relevant documentation.
Performing General Ledger accounting up to Trial Balance.
Managing the Debtors and Creditors functions.
Capturing Investec bank interest.
Capturing Sheriffs return-of-service transactions.
Capturing drivers travel claims.
Filing AJS postings audit trails and returned cheques.
Liaising with ABSA regarding banking queries relating to directors.
Assisting the Financial Bookkeeper with SARS e-Filing for PAYE UIF SDL and VAT returns.
Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register.
Filing and date-stamping all purchases receipts and accounting-related correspondence.
Assisting the Financial Bookkeeper with the preparation of designated schedules.
Assisting auditors with queries and providing the necessary supporting documentation.
Opening files on Uniflow.
Preparing and submitting annual EEA reporting.
Performing ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required.