Bookkeeper

Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Bookkeeper in Brits, and we encourage applicants from across North West to consider this opportunity.

Overview

This Bookkeeper role sits within the finance jobs function in Brits. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Bookkeeper taking on this position.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Brits.

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in North West.

Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Brits colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Based in Brits

Brits continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with within the Klerksdorp gold and farming belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Many candidates already living within reach of Brits cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Brits.

Key Outputs

• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles

Minimum Requirements

• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.