Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on, organised Bookkeeper to join a growing and fast-paced property business in Cape Town.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the day-to-day finances of a business and is comfortable taking ownership of the full bookkeeping function. You’ll be joining at a busy time, so we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bring structure to the numbers and confidently pick up a broad range of finance responsibilities.

What you'll be doing:

• Day-to-day bookkeeping and transaction processing on Xero
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Bank and control account reconciliations
• Supplier invoice processing and payments
• Client/owner invoicing and following up on outstanding payments
• Managing debtors and creditors
• Payroll-related entries and statutory payments, including PAYE, UIF and VAT as required
• Maintaining accurate, audit-ready supporting documentation
• Reconciling company cards, expense floats and staff expenses
• Assisting with the reconciliation of short-term rental income and payments
• Supporting the wider team with bookkeeping and finance administration
• Working closely with the business owners and proactively flagging discrepancies or issues

What we're looking for:

• Relevant bookkeeping/accounting qualification advantageous
• Solid hands-on bookkeeping experience
• Good working knowledge of Xero
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Experience across debtors, creditors and general ledger processing
• Good Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a busy, entrepreneurial environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach – someone who doesn't simply process the numbers but picks up when something doesn't look right
• Immediately available or available at very short notice

Property, hospitality or short-term rental experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential if you have strong bookkeeping fundamentals

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper who is available immediately and looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will, however, retain your details on our database for consideration for future suitable opportunities.