Bookkeeper

Global Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established organization for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Finance team.

Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Start Date: 18 January 2027
Salary: Market-related
Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00/07:30–16:00/16:30; Friday 07:30–14:00

We are looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper with strong bookkeeping and payroll experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of financial, payroll, statutory and administrative functions, reporting directly to the Financial Manager.

Financial & Accounting

• Process cashbooks, petty cash and journals

• Process cash and electronic payments

• Reconcile bank accounts, petty cash and credit/debit card transactions

• Perform monthly and year-end accounting procedures

• Prepare trial balances, income statements and balance sheets

• Prepare reporting packs

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconcile to the general ledger

• Assist with audits and resolve audit queries

• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation

• Perform inventory period-end procedures and reconciliations

Payroll & HR Administration

• Process weekly wages and monthly salaries

• Process payroll deductions and electronic payments

• Administer employee benefits, including provident fund, medical aid, bonuses and funeral policies

• Prepare and distribute payslips

• Manage leave administration and personnel files

• Process and reconcile bonus and leave pay provisions

• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL returns

• Prepare IRP5s and Workmen’s Compensation returns

• Assist with Department of Labour queries and audits

• Administer staff loans and payroll deductions

• Attend to payroll-related queries

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide accounting and HR support to the Financial Manager

• Provide financial information to other departments as required

• Assist with fixed assets, inventory and general finance administration

• Perform other reasonable duties as required

• Bookkeeping qualification

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a bookkeeping and payroll role

• Proficiency in accounting systems

• Proficiency in Pastel Asset Register

• Proficiency in AccSys Payroll

• Experience preparing statutory returns

• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills

• Proficiency in SARS e-Filing

• Excellent English communication skills

• Experience using AccountMate

• Experience migrating from one accounting system to another

• Proficiency in isiXhosa

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.