Bookkeeper

FROGG Recruitment

About the role

Overview

Bookkeeper Brackenfell

Our Manufacturing retail client in Brackenfell Cape Town is looking for Bookkeeper with 3-5 years’ experience in solid bookkeeping. You will oversee the day-to-day Bookkeeping and monthly payroll (65 staff) and financial administration across multiple entities. This is a dynamic, hands-on role suited for an experienced finance/bookkeeping professional who can balance core accounting responsibilities with asset management, audit preparation, and general office support.

Salary Highly Negotiable

Min Requirements

A Grade 12 Certificate.

A tertiary diploma or certificate qualification in Accounting or Bookkeeping is highly preferred.

A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a bookkeeping role.

Extensive experience with the Pastel Accounting System.

Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay

Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling for the preparation and submission of VAT201 and returns.

Experience with payroll software (e.g., Pastel Payroll, Sage VIP, or SimplePay)

Solid understanding of PAYE, UIF, and SDL.

Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills (for maintaining sales, purchase, and profit spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Do Daily Bookkeeping and accounting tasks using Sage Pastel

Balance all company bank accounts daily to keep records accurate and up to date

Update the general ledger and post regular journal entries

Track money transfers and balance loan accounts between different company entities

Keep track of sales, purchases, and profits on spreadsheets, and prepare regular reports

Send out client and rental invoices, and work with the Office Manager to follow up on late payments

Load supplier invoices onto Pastel, check supplier statements, request missing invoices or delivery notes

Stay in touch with suppliers and ensure accounts are paid on time

Run the full monthly payroll of 65 staff and process staff salary payments

Prepare and submit VAT201 returns to SARS, and make the payments

Submit monthly EMP201 returns for PAYE, SDL, and UIF to SARS and handle the payments

Record daily cash purchases and make sure the petty cash balance is always correct

Keep all financial paperwork filed and organized, and answer daily queries and emails

Help with stock-takes and match physical counts to Pastel records each year

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FROGG Recruitment

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Relevant Bookkeeping/Finance or Accounting Certificate or Diploma an added Bonus

Experience Requirements

3-5

Job Location

Brackenfell, Western Cape, South Africa, 7560

Salary

R 25000 - R 32500pm

Job Level

Mid-Level

Published 2026/10/11 · Reference jd-67b6bbace04e7dcff94324601242a640