Bookkeeper
The Legends Agency
- Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Cape Town Region
- Posted 08 Dec 2025 by The Legends Agency
- Expires in 29 days
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Job 2629115
About the position
Bookkeeper
Join a long-established accountancy firm with a strong UK client base
Gardens, Cape Town Office based | R40 000 to R45 000 (Dependent on experience)
About Our Client
Our client is a respected and long-standing UK accountancy firm with a reputation for quality service and client retention. With offices in Omagh and Cape Town, they specialise in providing bookkeeping and VAT services to both UK and ROI businesses. Their Cape Town office plays a crucial role in delivering consistent, high-standard support to clients abroad.
The Role: Bookkeeper
This is a full-time, office-based position for the first year, after which it may transition to a hybrid setup. The role involves handling a wide range of bookkeeping tasks and ensuring timely and accurate VAT submissions for UK and ROI companies. You'll be part of a supportive team responsible for maintaining accurate records and meeting compliance standards using cloud-based software.
Key Responsibilities
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a bookkeeping role
- Process sales and purchase invoices, cheque payments, direct debits, and transfers
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
- Complete monthly and quarterly VAT returns (UK and ROI)
- Enter data into accounting software, primarily cloud-based systems
- Use Excel to support reporting and financial tracking
- Assist with general financial admin tasks as needed
About You
- Recent experience in a bookkeeping position
- National Senior Certificate with passes in English and Mathematics (50% or above)
- Experience using computerised accounts packages (Xero experience preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Team player with a proactive mindset
Desired Skills:
- VAT
- Bookkeeping
- Purchase Invoices
- Cheques
- Debits
- Reconciliations
- Records
- Excel
- Admin
- Finance
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
The Legends Agency
About the agency
We are a South African in-country Employer of Record and Recruitment service provider that offers co-employment Opportunities to UK, USA and Auz-based Companies.
Simply, co-employment is a relationship between two entities sharing responsibility for an employee.
We take care of the employment contracts, salaries, and taxes, and assist with SA employment legislation.
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