Senior Bookkeeper

Recruiter:

Sandi Crowther Recruitment

Job Ref:

DUR003458/LC

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

25 000

SUMMARY:
Durban. An excellent opportunity exists for a Senior Bookkeeper with a Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance and solid hands-on bookkeeping experience. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Pastel (or similar accounting software) and fully competent in the Microsoft Office Suite.

POSITION INFO:

Candidates must have practical experience in capturing bank statements in Pastel, performing reconciliations, and managing debtors and creditors. A solid accounting background is essential, with active involvement in the full accounting cycle—executing tasks directly rather than only reviewing processes.

Key Responsibilities include:

Accounts payable: invoice processing, payments, and electronic filing
Cash book and general ledger: bank reconciliations, journals, month-end processes
Fixed assets: asset tracking, disposals, and journal entries
Statutory returns: VAT201, EMP submissions
Monthly management accounts: variance reports, intercompany transactions, BIC reporting
Annual financials: lead schedules, asset registers, auditor support
General: filing, audit preparation, budget assistance

Requirements:

Relevant Accounting qualification (Degree / Diploma)
Bookkeeping experience is essential
Proficient in Pastel or similar accounting systems
Strong command of MS Office

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