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Junior Bookkeeper at Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment
April 07, 2026
Full-time
On-site

Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Junior Bookkeeper to support the Financial Manager within a small, hands-on accounts team.
This is a fully office-based role within a retail environment, requiring a candidate who is structured, accurate, and comfortable managing a wide range of bookkeeping and administrative responsibilities.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Manager and will be responsible for assisting with daily financial processing, reconciliations, and general accounts administration.


Minimum Requirements:


Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience
Experience working on Sage Evolution - essential
Experience with Sage Online - advantageous
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English) - essential
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently in a small team environment


Duties and Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable


Manage allocation of incoming payments and maintain accurate debtor records.
Prepare and process credit notes and customer refunds.
Attend to debtor queries and follow up on outstanding accounts.
Prepare daily reports of incoming payments for the sales team.


Accounts Payable


Capture purchase orders for the sales team and workshop.
Process goods received vouchers and track supplier deliveries.
Allocate supplier payments and maintain accurate creditor records.


Cash & Banking


Assist with capturing bank statements and allocations.
Maintain petty cash, including reconciliations and cash float management.
Handle cash receipts and weekly float allocations for the sales team.


Reconciliations & Reporting


Assist with bank reconciliations and weekly payables reconciliation.
Prepare debtor statements and perform monthly reconciliations.
Support debt collection and follow up on outstanding balances.


Administrative & Operational Support


Assist with rental invoicing and general financial administration.
Support leave record management and basic HR-related tasks.
Order office supplies and assist with operational admin requirements.
Liaise with Sage support where required to resolve system queries.