Job Description
Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 05/27/2026
Our client is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join the Port Elizabeth team on a contract basis. The contract will run until mid 2029
Responsibilities
- Capture and maintain all financial transactions in accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Pastel)
- Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
- Process accounts payable and receivable
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile creditors and debtors accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Assist with payroll processing (if applicable)
- Ensure compliance with South African statutory requirements: PAYE, UIF, SDL
- Prepare and submit statutory returns to SARS (or assist accountant)
- Prepare and submit VAT returns (VAT201)
- Ensure compliance with VAT Act requirements
- Maintain supporting schedules and documentation
- Prepare monthly ...