Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Somerset West, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 15 000 - R 17 000 per month
Posted
08 May 2026
Closes
28 May 2026

Accounting Careers

Bookkeeper

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Service Charge Bookkeeper on a contract basis, based in Somerset West, Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, pressurized environment. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential, along with excellent communication skills, a professional telephone manner, and strong interpersonal and organisational abilities. This role requires a self-disciplined, reliable individual who can demonstrate initiative and deliver high-quality work consistently.



REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3–4 years of relevant experience
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a pressurized and fast-paced environment
  • Intermediate computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to demonstrate initiative
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Self-disciplined and reliable
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 
DUTIES:
  • Follow established month-end procedures, including communicating with property managers to ensure correct cost allocation and handling financial queries.
  • Perform utility supplier reconciliations.
  • Perform reserve fund reconciliations.
  • Perform suspense account reconciliations.
  • Monitor and correspond with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable regarding supplier invoices and incoming cheques.
  • Monitor and manage unpaid supplier invoices previously held on the system due to insufficient funds.
  • Process supplier invoices.
  • Prepare trial balances.
  • Liaise with internal accountants, as required, during auditing processes.
  • Liaise with clients.
  • Perform bank account reconciliations.
HOURS:
    Should you meet all the requirements, apply today.
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