Temporary Bookkeeper – Maternity Cover | Potential for Permanent Role

Full time @The Legends Agency posted 11 months ago in Other
  • Post Date : September 4, 2025
  • Apply Before : August 12, 2026
  • Salary: R15,000.00 - R15,000.00 / Monthly
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Job Detail

  • Job ID 63432
  • Offered Salary  0
  • Career Level  Others
  • Experience  2 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Accounting
  • Qualifications  Matric Certificate

Job Description

Role Overview:
Seeking a meticulous temp bookkeeper for maternity cover. Immediate start ideal: can begin with 2 hours/1 day per week to shadow current bookkeeper, then take over from July.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Primary focus: Issue invoices, process purchase orders, align quotes with project managers, and ensure weekly data accuracy for payment processing.
  • Track all financial data in Excel and Buildertrend, relay to the Finance Manager for payments.
  • Liaise with project managers/accountants to ensure accurate reconciliations (note: bank statement and A/P reconciliation & monthly reporting is handled by external accountants).
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations.
  • Manage 300+ transactions per month across multiple bank accounts.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping.
  • Minimum 2 years hands-on Xero experience (required).
  • Advanced Excel skills (no training will be provided).
  • Proven experience with high transaction volume and administrative workload.
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Immediate availability preferred.

Package & Remuneration

Salary: R15,000 per month (fixed term, July-November)

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