Bookkeeper / Jnr Accountant

BOOKKEEPER

Location: Benoni, East Rand

Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering Workshop

Employment Type: Permanent

Urgency: Immediate

Salary: R15,000 – R20,000 (negotiable, based on experience)

Introduction

Our client in Benoni (East Rand) is seeking a reliable, detail‑driven Bookkeeper with a stable employment history (no job hoppers) to manage the day‑to‑day financial administration of a busy engineering and manufacturing workshop.

The ideal candidate will have solid bookkeeping experience, strong reconciliation ability, and the maturity to work independently in a fast‑paced technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Bookkeeping Function — Manage daily bookkeeping tasks within a manufacturing/workshop environment
• Cashbook & Journals — Process cashbook entries, journals, and maintain accurate financial records
• Reconciliations — Perform bank, supplier, customer, and control account reconciliations
• Debtors & Creditors — Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Invoicing — Issue invoices for completed workshop jobs and ensure accurate billing
• Job Costing — Assist with costing for machine repairs and workshop jobs
• Quotations Support — Support the team with costing and quotation preparation
• Financial Reporting — Assist with monthly financial reports and summaries
• Workshop Administration — Handle job cards, costing sheets, and financial documentation

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant
• Strong reconciliation and bookkeeping ability
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering workshop environment (advantageous)
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Stable employment history (no job hoppers)
• Professional, reliable, and able to work independently

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