Derick
Monthly Accounts Clerk / Bookkeeper – Cape Town (Finance Role Overview)
A well-established accounting and auditing firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Monthly Accounts Clerk / Bookkeeper to join their finance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple client accounts, maintaining accurate bookkeeping records up to trial balance level, and supporting monthly reporting and compliance functions.
This role is ideal for a detail-focused finance professional who is confident working with multiple clients and handling full bookkeeping responsibilities within a structured accounting environment.
Role Purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely financial processing for multiple clients. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining complete bookkeeping records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements such as VAT and payroll-related submissions.
The role requires strong numerical ability, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across different client accounts.
Key Responsibilities
1. Full Bookkeeping Function (Up to Trial Balance)
- Maintain and update bookkeeping records for multiple clients
- Process financial transactions accurately and consistently
- Reconcile general ledger accounts
- Ensure books are balanced up to trial balance level
- Maintain proper audit-ready financial records
2. Monthly Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts for clients
- Assist in compiling financial reports and summaries
- Ensure accuracy of financial data across all reporting periods
- Support month-end closing processes
3. Tax and Compliance Processing
- Process and submit VAT returns accurately and timeously
- Calculate and submit EMP (PAYE, UIF, SDL) returns
- Perform ETI (Employment Tax Incentive) calculations and submissions
- Ensure compliance with SARS regulations and deadlines
4. Bank Reconciliations and Account Control
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts
- Investigate and resolve account discrepancies
- Maintain accurate cash flow and ledger integrity
5. Client Financial Administration
- Assist in managing client financial records
- Respond to financial queries from clients
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client interactions
6. Team Support and Internal Assistance
- Support junior bookkeeping clerks when required
- Assist in training and guidance where needed
- Ensure proper filing and organisation of financial documentation
- Contribute to improving internal financial processes
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role
- Experience working up to trial balance level
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Good understanding of bookkeeping and financial principles
Advantageous Skills
- Experience using Sage and/or Xero accounting software
- Familiarity with SARS systems such as eFiling and EasyFile
- Knowledge of VAT, EMP, and ETI submissions
- Experience working with multiple clients simultaneously
Key Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong reconciliation and financial processing skills
- Ability to prepare accurate financial reports
Organisational Skills
- Ability to manage multiple client accounts efficiently
- Strong time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively
Personal Attributes
- Professional, trustworthy, and ethical approach
- Strong communication skills
- High level of responsibility and accountability
- Methodical and structured working style
- Ability to perform under pressure during peak reporting periods
Working Environment
This role is based in a professional accounting and auditing environment where accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency are essential. The position involves handling multiple client accounts simultaneously, requiring strong discipline and consistency in financial processing.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where monthly deadlines and compliance requirements are critical.
Salary and Application Details
- Salary: Negotiable based on experience
- Applicants must demonstrate strong bookkeeping capability up to trial balance level
- Multi-client experience will be a strong advantage
Interested candidates should apply via the recruitment process outlined in the job listing. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If no response is received within the specified timeframe, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
