Red Ember Recruitment

Bookkeeper

Red Ember Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  27 days ago
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Job Description


Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced

Bookkeeper

with a background in an accounting or auditing firm for our client in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day bookkeeping functions, and supporting the preparation of financial reports for a portfolio of clients.


Requirements


Key Responsibilities


  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple clients

  • Process journals, invoices, receipts, and payments

  • Perform bank, supplier, and general ledger reconciliations

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and trial balances

  • Assist with VAT returns, payroll processing, and statutory submissions

  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

  • Liaise with auditors, clients, and internal stakeholders

  • Maintain organised financial filing systems (digital and physical)

  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records


Minimum Requirements


Education:


  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


Experience:


  • Minimum 2–4 years’ bookkeeping experience within an
    accounting or audit firm

    (essential)

  • Experience handling multiple client accounts preferred
Red Ember Recruitment

About Red Ember Recruitment

Red Ember Recruitment - a division of Red Ember Technology (Pty) Ltd.

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation. Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation. Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs.

Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry. Red Ember Technology is a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products.

The Red Ember Recruitment team has a combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries. Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment from interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.

Contact us for recruitment, temporary employment services, payroll solutions, background vetting checks, and more.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2018
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