A firm providing legal and business advisory services in Cape Town is seeking a bookkeeper and compliance assistant for a growing business client. This is a detail-driven role for someone with proven bookkeeping experience and a sound understanding of South African tax and company compliance.
About the company and the work
The vacancy is advertised on behalf of a client by a firm that provides legal and business advisory services. The successful candidate will join the team of a growing business in Cape Town, supporting its day-to-day finances and its statutory and regulatory compliance, and liaising with the company’s accountant and the advisory office on compliance matters.
Role details and duties
Duties include day-to-day bookkeeping, capturing transactions, bank reconciliations, and debtors and creditors; month-end and management reporting support; assisting with statutory and regulatory compliance, such as SARS (VAT, PAYE), CIPC annual returns and record-keeping; and liaising with the company’s accountant and with the advisory office on compliance matters. No salary, working hours or job type are stated in the advertisement, so applicants should confirm those details on the original listing before applying.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the source advertisement are listed here:
- Extremely diligent and meticulous
- Proven bookkeeping experience (experience with accounting software is an advantage)
- Sound understanding of South African tax and company compliance
- Works with discretion and can work independently
Where to find and apply safely
Use the Apply button on this page to go directly to the original Gumtree listing for this vacancy. That is the safest way to view the full advertisement and follow the employer’s application instructions, including the requirement for a detailed CV and a short cover note. Do not send money, pay any fee, or share bank details, passwords or identity documents to secure a job.
Practical tips
Before you apply, prepare a detailed CV that highlights your bookkeeping experience, the accounting software you have used, and examples of SARS, CIPC or other compliance work you have handled. A short, focused cover note that shows your attention to detail and discretion will help, as the advertisement asks for both a detailed CV and a short cover note.
How the process works
Applicants should apply through the original listing linked from this page and follow the instructions given there. The advertisement notes that only applications that include a detailed CV will be considered. This page is an informational summary only and does not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions.
Important information
This post is provided for information only. Details such as the employer, location and requirements are taken from the original advertisement, and the employer may update or close the vacancy at any time. Always confirm the current details on the original listing before applying, and be cautious of anyone asking for payment in exchange for a job.
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