Bookkeeper

About the position

Our client is an established professional services organisation seeking a reliable and detail-

oriented Bookkeeper based in Polokwane to join their team. The successful candidate will provide day-to-daym bookkeeping and administrative support, ensuring financial transactions and records are processed accurately and maintained efficiently.

This opportunity is suited to an organised individual with practical bookkeeping experience, strong attention to detail and excellent working knowledge of Pastel accounting software. This position would suit a dependable and organised Bookkeeper looking to contribute to a professional environment where accuracy, reliability and efficient financial administration are highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and maintain accurate day-to-day financial transactions and accounting records.
• Process invoices, payments and other financial documentation.
• Manage and reconcile supplier accounts and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Perform accurate data capturing and ensure financial information is kept up to date.
• Maintain organised electronic and physical financial records and filing systems.
• Provide general bookkeeping and administrative support as required.

Requirements:

• Practical experience with basic bookkeeping and financial transaction processing.
• Proficiency in Pastel accounting software - essential.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and supplier accounts.
• Strong data capturing and record-keeping skills.
• Good administrative and organisational abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in a similar Bookkeeper or Accounts Administration position would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Organisation: Effectively manages financial documentation, filing and competing priorities.
• Attention to detail: Maintains accurate financial records and identifies discrepancies.
• Reliability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and consistently meets deadlines.
• Numerical accuracy: Works confidently and accurately with financial information.
• Independence: Able to manage routine bookkeeping responsibilities with limited supervision.
• Professionalism: Handles financial information responsibly and confidentially.

Desired Skills:

• Pastel
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Financial documents
• Invoices
• payments
• Financial records