Bookkeeper

An established international engineering company seeks a Senior Bookkeeper as a pivotal member of their finance team. This role is essential for ensuring financial integrity through meticulous full-function bookkeeping, from daily transactional processing to the final trial balance. Key Responsibilities Full-Function Bookkeeping: Manage the end-to-end accounting cycle, ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date. Accounts Receivable & Payable: Take full ownership of the debtors and creditors functions, including reconciliations and aging analysis. Cashbook & Reconciliations: Perform detailed bank and cashbook reconciliations to maintain rigorous financial controls. Trial Balance Preparation: Execute accurate ledger maintenance and reconciliations through to the trial balance stage. Reporting & Compliance: Assist in preparing monthly financial data and ensuring all documentation meets internal and audit standards. Requirements Education: Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Experience: Proven experience in a full-function bookkeeping role, ideally within the engineering, mining, or manufacturing sectors. 5 + years' experience Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of South African accounting principles and VAT requirements. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and international stakeholder interaction. Professionalism: High attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a structured environment. Microsoft Excel Advanced Xero Able to be full-day in-office in Somerset West Benefits The organisation offers a professional and structured environment within a global framework This is an opportunity to work within a high-output engineering firm that values technical accuracy and collaborative financial management Permanent Competitive salary