Junior Bookkeeper - Durban (74442)

About the Role

• We are seeking a mature, organised and detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join a small, professional team managing a diverse portfolio of South African and offshore entities. The portfolio includes property-owning entities, start-up businesses and trusts.
• This is an opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional to work in a collaborative, open-plan environment with a flat management structure, where communication, accountability and achieving outcomes are highly valued.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, financial administration and general office coordination, ensuring that financial records are accurate, deadlines are met and administrative processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Financial Administration

• Process cashbook transactions and perform cashbook reconciliations.
• Capture supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payment packs and supporting documentation for payments.
• Capture payments on online banking platforms.
• Generate customer invoices and follow up on outstanding and overdue accounts.
• Prepare and process journals.
• Assist with gathering supporting documentation for accountants and auditors.
• Maintain accurate, organised and up-to-date financial records.
• Perform general filing and ad hoc administrative duties as required.

Office and General Administration

• Arrange and oversee office and property maintenance.
• Assist with coordinating the employee social calendar and company events.
• Coordinate gifting arrangements as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the relevant managers.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting (Diploma or Degree).
• At least 5 years' relevant bookkeeping and financial administration experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work confidently with formulas.
• Experience with cashbook processing, reconciliations, supplier accounts, invoicing and payment administration.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and effectively as part of a small team.

Key Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Mature, dependable and professional.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ethical, trustworthy and committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• A proactive problem-solver with a positive attitude.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise competing tasks.
• Accountable, reliable and outcomes-focused.
• Comfortable working in a small team within a flat, open-plan working environment.