Bookkeeper

Looking for your next move as a Bookkeeper in Newcastle? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in KwaZulu-Natal.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Newcastle operation, and this Bookkeeper position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Beyond that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Newcastle operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Bookkeeper to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

What Your Day Looks Like

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Newcastle.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when KwaZulu-Natal operations throw up the unexpected.

Working in Newcastle

Working in Newcastle means a place within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Newcastle office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.

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 Newcastle.

Your Team

Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Newcastle office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

In addition, the team mix in Newcastle reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Your Role

• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

What You’ll Need

• Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role

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