Bookkeeper

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Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg

Job Ref

PMB001217/LD

Date posted

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Bookkeeper - Pietermaritzburg

Our client is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records up to trial balance level, ensure timely processing of accounting transactions, payroll administration, statutory submissions, and month-end reporting.

POSITION INFO

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping to trial balance
• Prepare and review monthly Profit and Loss reports
• Daily Fuel Reconciliations
• Prepare and process month-end journal entries
• Process weekly and monthly payroll using Sage Payroll
• Prepare and submit statutory returns via SARS eFiling
• Loading of payments
• Submit VAT returns and maintain supporting records
• Process stock adjustments and inventory movements

Requirements

• Relevant bookkeeping qualification (Advantageous)
• Minimum 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience to trial balance level
• Experience with payroll processing and statutory submissions
• Software Knowledge (Sage Online Accounting, Sage Payroll, and knowledge of Microsoft Excel)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.