Senior Bookkeeper

Fast-Growing Homewares Business

About the Company

We are a dynamic and fast-growing homewares business with a strong focus on quality, design, and operational excellence. As our business continues to expand, we are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of our financial records and support the business with accurate, timely financial information. This role is critical to ensuring smooth financial operations in a high-volume, fast-paced retail and distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Bookkeeper will be responsible for the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance, including but not limited to:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and general ledger
• Processing day-to-day financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments
• Managing debtors, creditors, invoicing, and cash book
• Performing bank and cash reconciliations
• Preparing and maintaining the trial balance
• VAT reconciliations and submissions, and liaising with SARS where required
• Processing journals and monthly ledger reconciliations
• Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting on variances
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, including depreciation, additions, and disposals
• Managing company assets and related insurance records
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, audits, and year-end processes
• Assisting with payroll-related processing and statutory returns (e.g. EMP returns)
• Stock reconciliations and GRVs where applicable