Senior Bookkeeper
Published | September 17, 2025 |
Expires | November 20, 2025 |
Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
Category | Accounting |
Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
Job Description:
We are a boutique UK based accounting firm with a growing Cape Town back-office. Our niche client base consists
of UK tech start-ups and consultancy firms for whom we fulfil an outsourced accounting function, covering monthly management accounts, payroll, year-end
financials, and tax services. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated Senior Bookkeeper. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing
full bookkeeping functions up to trial balance. This role requires someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple clients
and deadlines. This is a full-time position which will be based at our office in Sea Point, Cape Town.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
3+ years work experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles is essential.
Experience in Xero, QuickBooks, MS365
Intermediate to advanced excel proficiency.
Invoice and payments processing knowledge
Experience posting multiple currencies
Meticulous attention to detail.
Strong data entry skills
Effective communication skills
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
Able to work in a small team. Team player.
Any insight or experience in a bookkeeping or accounting firm, managing multiple clients, is an asset.
Experience with Dext and Spendesk is an asset
Stamped academic transcripts and references
Responsibilities:
Accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, ensuring correct and consistent allocation of expenses.
Accurate capturing of all VAT transactions.
Accurate processing and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
Uploading bank statements to Xero.
Posting bank transactions and reconciling bank balance on accounting software with bank statements.
Preparation and resolution of weekly processing queries.
Posting of monthly end journals including but not limited to accruals, prepayment, intercompany transactions.
Running general ledger reports, accounts payable and accounts receivable reports
Understanding and analysing aged receivables and payables reports
Preparation of bi-weekly payment runs.
General admin duties.
Please send your resume/CV