Bookkeeper - Motor Industry

Recruiter:

Rivers Labour Consultants

Job Ref:

327868265

Date posted:

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
-

POSITION INFO:

Bookkeeper – Motor Industry
Location: Pietermaritzburg

Overview
The Bookkeeper will be responsible for the day-to-day financial administration of the company. This includes capturing financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, reconciling accounts, and assisting with basic reporting. The role requires strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and experience working within a motor dealership or similar retail environment. The Bookkeeper will support the finance team to ensure smooth financial operations and accurate record-keeping.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Accounting Functions
• Capture and process invoices, payments, credit notes, and journal entries.
• Maintain accurate debtors and creditors records.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and ensure timely payments.
• Process bank, cashbook, and credit card transactions.

Reconciliations & Reporting
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors, VAT control, stock accounts, etc.).
• Assist with preparing basic financial reports and month-end schedules for management.
• Ensure all documentation is filed and maintained correctly.

Cash Flow & Stock Administration
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and petty cash management.
• Support stock control processes, including capturing stock movements and reconciling variances.
• Work closely with sales and parts departments to ensure accurate financial data.

Compliance & Administration
• Ensure all processing complies with VAT, invoice, and financial record-keeping requirements.
• Assist auditors and senior finance staff with queries and supporting documentation.
• Maintain internal controls and follow company procedures.

Key Qualifications & Experience

Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Financial Administration.
• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper or Accounts Clerk, ideally in the motor industry.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, reconciliations, and VAT.
• Proficiency in accounting systems.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet monthly deadlines.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Bookkeeper - Motor Industry
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Salary:
1 day ago

Financial Manager - Motor Industry
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Salary:
6 days ago

Regional Finance Manager
Location: Durban
Salary:
A leading organization in the hygiene and facilities services industry is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Regional Finance Manager to oversee the full financial operations across its KwaZulu-Natal region.
7 days ago

Adminstrative Assistant
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Salary:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTPIETERMARITZBURGThis role provides administrative, financial, and operational support to the branch, ensuring smooth day-to-day office functioning. The Administrative Assistant will manage communication, document control, basic HR record-keeping, supplier and customer documentation, petty cash, capturing tasks, and general office coordination.
8 days ago

Senior Operations Coordinator â Smart Metering / Utilities
Location: Durban
Salary: MR Monthly
Our Client is looking for a senior Operations Coordinator to join their team
15 days ago

Head Chef
Location: Africa
Salary:
Calling all culinary wizards! We’re on the lookout for a Head Chef who lives for bold flavours, creative flair, and leading a kitchen with confidence. If you love turning fresh ingredients into unforgettable experiences and thrive in the heat of a busy service, we want you at the pass! And the plot twist?An exciting international Head Chef role in Mauritius has just landed on our table! Pict...
15 days ago

Head of Engineering and Maintenance
Location: Durban
Salary:
Our client in Port Shepstone is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Engineering & Maintenance to oversee their Maintenance and Engineering Department. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of skilled artisans, ensuring the plant operates at optimal efficiency and is maintained to the highest standards. If you are a motivated, detail-oriented professional with a p...
16 days ago

Restaurant Manager
Location: Durban
Salary: 13 000 Monthly
Ballito - Our client operates within the hospitality and food service industry, serving a broad customer base in a busy environment. They are seeking a Restaurant Manager to support their commitment to delivering a high-quality dining experience and maintaining strong service standards. The business values professionalism, consistency, and exceptional customer satisfaction
16 days ago

Sales Representative Luxury (High-end & Furnishings finishings)KZN
Location: Durban
Salary:
16 days ago

Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Durban
Salary: Annually
Are you the kind of engineer who sees a server outage the way Cheslin Kolbe sees a gap in the defense line—an opportunity to lead, fix, and dominate? Our client is on the hunt for a senior Systems Engineer who thrives in high-pressure environments, commands infrastructure like a Springbok captain, and brings the energy of a packed stadium to every IT challenge.
23 days ago