An established business based in Cape Town CBD is looking for an experienced and reliable Bookkeeper to manage the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements across 2–4 entities.The successful candidate must be confident working independently, have strong reconciliation skills and, importantly, have hands-on experience working on Sage Pastel.Key Responsibilities:
Process invoices, payments, receipts and journals on Sage Pastel Xpress
Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities
Perform bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations
Manage debtors and creditors
Process supplier and customer invoices
Assist with monthly income and expenditure reporting
Support month-end processes and ensure deadlines are met
Maintain accurate supporting documentation and filing
Liaise with external accountants and auditors when required
Assist with VAT and other statutory submissions where applicable
Identify and flag discrepancies or irregularities
Minimum 5 years’ bookkeeping experience
Sage Pastel experience is essential
Previous experience managing the books for multiple companies/entities
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Good understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads
Good communication skills
Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification would be advantageous
Desired Skills:
Bookkeeper
Creditors
Debtors
Pastel
Sage Pastel