Assistant Bookkeeper

A well-established chemical wholesaler is looking for an experienced Assistant Bookkeeper with strong bookkeeping knowledge and a solid understanding of accounting principles to support the finance department with debtors, creditors, reconciliations, invoicing, reporting, and general financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, payments, receipts, credit notes, debit notes, and purchase orders accurately
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
• Perform bank, supplier, debtor, and creditor reconciliations
• Assist with month-end bookkeeping processes up to trial balance level
• Maintain accurate financial records, filing systems, and financial documentation
• Handle debt collection, payment follow-ups, and credit control activities
• Capture and process petty cash transactions and staff expense claims
• Generate quotations, tax invoices, and financial documents on Xero or similar accounting systems
• Assist with financial reporting, commission calculations, and year-end audit preparation
• Support general finance administration, procurement, CRM account management, and ad hoc office duties

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping
• Minimum 3–5 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial processes
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills with a professional telephone manner
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: ***email_hidden***.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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