Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA001607/TR

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:

A well-established London based firm, specializing in corporate finance, tax and accounting is seeking a dynamic Bookkeeper, based in the Western Cape, to provide accurate real-time bookkeeping data to clients and to ensure they are compliant with all relevant regulations in order to help them make better business decisions and achieve their goals.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

Must have a National Senior Certificate with Mathematics
A recent SAIPA/SAIBA/SAICA qualification or studying towards one is preferred
Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance role, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliation will be required
Must have basic VAT knowledge
Proficiency in using Xero and Excel will be an added advantage
Must have above-average communication skills, specifically in English, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders of all levels, including clients and Line Managers
Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and good time management ability are important for this role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Managing the day-to-day book-keeping for 6 companies within the Group.
Managing Accounts Payable ledgers.
Assisting Accounts Receivable ledgers including managing ‘Chaser’ system for automated reminders in some companies.
Providing support in the preparation of monthly management accounts
Supporting the Finance Manager with ad-hoc duties.
Running auto bills twice monthly and issuing invoices to clients.
Ensuring staff complete weekly timesheets, run updates to practice management system and produce reports to management.
Processing daily / weekly bank reconciliations.
Preparing client account reconciliations.
Performing ad-hoc reporting and data collection.
Ensuring confidentiality of sensitive data.
Acting in accordance with the business’ values and competency framework.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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