Assistant Bookkeeper

1 day ago

Paarl, South Africa Shepherd Trading Full time

**Assistant Bookkeeper**

Department: Finance / Accounts
Reports To: Financial Manager

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Bookkeeper to join the finance department. This role plays a vital part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including bank reconciliations, capturing transactions, and assisting with VAT and month-end tasks. It's a perfect fit for someone with a solid grounding in finance and a proactive attitude toward learning and development.
- Record financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, and payments)
- Reconcile bank accounts and internal ledgers
- Manage petty cash and staff expense claims
- Process supplier invoices and handle payments
- Assist in preparing VAT submissions
- Maintain organised and up-to-date financial records
- Support month-end and year-end reporting procedures
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to the Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Manager
- Matric with Accounting (required)
- A certificate or diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, or Finance (advantageous)
- Studying towards or interested in pursuing a financial qualification (e.g., SAIPA, ICB) is a bonus
- Familiarity with accounting platforms like Pastel Express and/or Pastel Partner
- Prior exposure to a small or medium-sized business environment is a must
- Solid understanding of fundamental bookkeeping principles
- Strong numerical and analytical capabilities
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Well-organised with the ability to meet deadlines
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Reliable, honest, and able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Eager to learn and take initiative
- Solutions-focused and proactive in problem-solving
- Professional, courteous, and team-oriented

**Desired Skills**:

- Reconciliations
- Processing of Transactions
- VAT assistance
- Preparation of annual accounts

**Desired Work Experience**:

- 3 to 5 years in bookkeeping up to trial balance
- Must have experience in working on Pastel Express

Pay: From R260 000,00 per year

**Experience**:

- Creditors & Debtors capturing & recon to statements: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- Afrikaans & English (required)

License/Certification:

- Drivers license (required)

**Location**:

- Paarl, Western Cape 7646 (required)

Work Location: In person

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