Bookkeeper Full Time

Bookkeeper | Maitland, Western Cape (Onsite)

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Clerk / Bookkeeper for a prominent leader in the construction field based in Maitland, Cape Town. This full-time position is ideal for a versatile finance professional who excels under pressure and possesses a solid background in job costing and creditor control within the construction sector. The successful candidate will manage full-function bookkeeping tasks up to Trial Balance while coordinating essential accounts payable and receivable operations. 

Key Notes:

• Accounts Payable & Creditor Management: Coordinate accounts payable functions, capture supplier invoices and delivery notes, and perform detailed supplier account reconciliations. Oversee material cost reports and creditor accrual account reconciliations.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Coordinate accounts receivable operations (specifically for the maintenance division), generate debtor invoices, and drive debtor collections.
• Cash Book & Ledger Processing: Capture and reconcile the cash book, process journals, manage intercompany transactions, and prepare, capture, and reconcile petty cash and staff expense claims.
• Costing & Asset Control: Maintain the corporate IT asset register, capture stock data, process fuel/credit card expenses, and handle wage loan account reconciliations using a strong understanding of construction job costing.
• Compliance & Administration: Prepare, update, and maintain Data Processing Agreements and related compliance documentation to ensure strict POPI compliance. Assist with credit applications, archiving, filing, and backup switchboard support.
• Financial Reporting Support: Assist the finance team with monthly bookkeeping duties up to the Trial Balance stage. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 / Matric paired with a relevant certificate in Bookkeeping or Finance (Essential).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar bookkeeping or financial administration role.
• Industry Exposure: Solid, hands-on experience working directly within the construction industry with a basic understanding of VAT and job costing frameworks.
• Systems Knowledge: Advanced computer literacy (specifically highly proficient in MS Excel). Prior experience operating EJM or BuildSmart accounting software is highly advantageous.
• Attributes: Exceptional interpersonal and telephone communication skills, high attention to detail, strong ability to prioritize tasks, and the ability to work well under pressure within a team environment. 

Position Details:

• Location: Maitland, Western Cape (Full-Time, Onsite).
• Salary Structure: Market-related and negotiable based on experience.
• Target Start Date: ASAP. 

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: wwwhireresolve.us or email us your CV: lidene.pienaar@hireresolve.us

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.