Bookkeeper

About the position

Hire Resolve is working with a reputable solar energy company based in Somerset West. Our client is in the renewable energy sector and is currently seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to join their dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys a hands-on team, and is passionate about accuracy in financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Full bookkeeping function using Xero, including:
  
  
  • Bank reconciliations
    
    
  • Debtors and creditors
    
    
  • Invoicing and payment allocations
    
    
  • Monthly journals and VAT submissions
    
    
• Client liaison:
  
  
  • Calling and following up on outstanding payments
    
    
  • Handling customer account queries professionally and timeously
    
    
• Supplier management:
  
  
  • Recording and reconciling supplier invoices
    
    
  • Managing supplier contracts via Zoho
    
    
• Collaboration with CFO on monthly and project-specific reporting
  
  
• Assist in financial project tracking using Zoho Projects and Simpro (training will be provided)
  
  
• Support year-end audit preparations and financial reviews
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of proven bookkeeping experience
  
  
• Proficient in Xero (or similar accounting systems)
  
  
• Experience with Zoho and/or Simpro beneficial but not essential (training will be provided)
  
  
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (must be confident communicating with clients in both languages)
  
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – must be comfortable speaking to clients on the phone regarding outstanding accounts
  
  
• Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively with the CFO and broader finance team
  
  
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability
  
  
• Industry background in engineering, energy, construction, or technical services is advantageous, but not essential
  
  
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Bookkeeping preferred
  
  

Please Note, if you don't match the Requirements, you won't be consider for this role.

Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
  
  
  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeper
• Bookkeeper
• Bookkeeper