Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover (July to November) | Potential for Permanent Role | Cape Town

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

Temporary Bookkeeper..

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Salary: R15,000 per month

SUMMARY:
Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover (July to November) | Potential for Permanent Role | Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

- Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover (July to November) | Potential for Permanent Role | Cape Town
  
  Location: Cape Town, South Africa
  Employment Type: Temporary (July-November, Maternity Cover)
  Reports To: Finance Manager
  
  Role Overview:
  Seeking a meticulous temp bookkeeper for maternity cover. Immediate start ideal: can begin with 2 hours/1 day per week to shadow current bookkeeper, then take over from July.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  Primary focus: Issue invoices, process purchase orders, align quotes with project managers, and ensure weekly data accuracy for payment processing.
  
  Track all financial data in Excel and Buildertrend, relay to the Finance Manager for payments.
  
  Liaise with project managers/accountants to ensure accurate reconciliations (note: bank statement and A/P reconciliation & monthly reporting is handled by external accountants).
  
  Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  
  Manage 300+ transactions per month across multiple bank accounts.
  
  Requirements:
  
  Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping.
  
  Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience (required).
  
  Advanced Excel skills (no training will be provided).
  
  Proven experience with high transaction volume and administrative workload.
  
  High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  
  Immediate availability preferred.
  
  Salary: R15,000 per month

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