Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Accountant
Join a professional financial services firm supporting multiple clients with end-to-end accounting
Knysna | R14 000 to R18 000 per month
About Our Client
A specialised financial services firm providing outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and compliance support to a diverse client base. The company is focused on precision, reliability, and high-quality financial processing, offering a professional environment where accuracy and client service are prioritised. This role provides the opportunity to work independently while contributing meaningfully to client financial management.
The Role: Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Accountant
This role exists to manage the full bookkeeping and accounting function for multiple clients while ensuring accurate, compliant financial processing. You will take ownership of monthly accounts, statutory submissions, payroll, reconciliations, and client communication. The position requires a detail-driven professional who can work independently, support junior staff, and maintain excellent service standards across a portfolio of clients.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full bookkeeping and accounting functions for multiple clients using Xero, Sage, and Pastel
Maintain general ledgers, process journals, and complete monthly reconciliations
Prepare monthly management accounts and perform tax calculations
Prepare and submit VAT and EMP returns and process monthly payroll
Liaise with clients professionally and manage SARS queries and submissions
Review work completed by junior bookkeepers and provide training and support
Assist with compiling annual financial statements (beneficial but not essential)
Prepare accounting schedules, supporting documents, and maintain accurate audit trails
Perform general administrative duties, including document management and meeting deadlines
About You
Several years of bookkeeping or accounting experience supporting multiple clients
Proficient in Xero, Sage, and Pastel
Strong understanding of VAT, EMP, payroll processing, reconciliations, and general ledger management
Highly organised, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
Confident communicator able to liaise professionally with clients and SARS
Capable of reviewing junior staff work and providing guidance
Able to work occasional minimal overtime when deadlines require it
Senior Bookkeeper / Financial Accountant • knysna, Western Cape, South Africa
We’re a UK-based cleaning company providing Residential and End of Tenancy cleaning.You’ll manage incoming leads, explain service options, and secure bookings while maintaining excellent customer s... Show more
We’re expanding our Residential and End of Tenancy cleaning services across the UK.You’ll engage clients via phone or online channels, present services, and convert enquiries into bookings.Convert ... Show more
We provide Residential and End of Tenancy cleaning across the UK.You’ll advise clients, recommend services, and maintain strong client relationships remotely.Convert warm leads into bookings.Recomm... Show more
We’re a UK-based cleaning company looking for a driven.Business Development Coordinator.Residential and End of Tenancy client base.You’ll coordinate new business efforts, manage leads, and work wit... Show more
We’re a trusted UK cleaning company offering cleaning services.We’re looking for an energetic.You’ll focus on generating and qualifying leads, initiating contact, and handing over warm opportunitie... Show more
We’re a UK cleaning company and we’re looking for a.You’ll manage warm leads, provide excellent engagement, and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.Advise clients on appropriate cleaning serv... Show more
We’re a UK cleaning company providing Residential and End of Tenancy services.You’ll manage warm leads, recommend services, and secure bookings while maintaining strong client relationships.Convert... Show more
We’re a UK cleaning company specialising in Residential and end-of-tenancy cleaning.Client Solutions Sales Specialist.You’ll engage with warm leads, recommend services, and secure confirmed booking... Show more
We’re expanding our cleaning business across the UK and are seeking a persuasive.You’ll connect with homeowners and tenants, explain service options, and secure bookings that meet customer expectat... Show more
We’re a UK cleaning company and we’re hiring a.You’ll guide customers through their options, handle incoming leads, and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.Engage and convert customer leads.R... Show more
We are a fast-growing UK-based cleaning company committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.You’ll work closely with the operations team to keep candidate data accurate, manage commu... Show more
We’re a growing UK cleaning company looking for an enthusiastic.You’ll connect with warm leads remotely, discuss cleaning solutions, and convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.Handle warm leads ... Show more
