Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Join a UK-Based Team Office-Based Role in Cape Town, Supporting UK Hours

Accounting | Cape Town | R21,500 - R26,500 per month

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic UK-based company operating across multiple industries, known for its streamlined processes and commitment to financial accuracy. As the team continues to expand, they are setting up a dedicated Cape Town office to support core accounting functions aligned with UK operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing international business while working locally in a professional and collaborative office environment.

The Role : Bookkeeper

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join the team in a full-time, office-based role in Cape Town. This position plays a critical part in managing day-to-day bookkeeping duties, supporting VAT and payroll preparation, and ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter and reconcile supplier bills and credit notes
• Process and reconcile customer invoices and payments
• Reconcile bank transactions across multiple accounts
• Manage reconciliation of PayPal, Stripe, credit cards, and other platforms
• Upload receipts / invoices and maintain an orderly chart of accounts
• Track and record staff expenses and petty cash
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and highlight missing / inconsistent data
• Monitor aged debtors and creditors and support payment runs
• Respond to accounts-related queries from monitored inboxes
• Collect and record staff working hours, holidays, and leave
• Maintain updated employee details and submit timesheet data for payroll
• Input staff expense claims and reconcile payroll payments in Xero
• Organise digital records and support year-end financial filing

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