Bookkeeper Jobs in East Rand

Unique Personnel is recruiting a Bookkeeper for a permanent role in the East Rand, Gauteng. The salary is negotiable, and applications close on 27 November 2026.

About the company and the work

Unique Personnel is a South African recruitment agency placing candidates across a wide range of industries, including financial services. In this role, the Bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records up to trial balance level across multiple entities, supporting the finance function through accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, month-end journals, fixed asset management and financial reporting support. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail and analytical skills, and the ability to meet strict financial deadlines while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and confidentiality.

Role details and duties

The advert is for a Bookkeeper in the East Rand, on a permanent basis, in the General sector. The salary is stated as Negotiable, and the reference is 80888. The duties listed in the original advert include:

• Processing banking and credit card transactions and performing related reconciliations.
• Managing petty cash administration, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Processing supplier invoices, expenses and credit notes while ensuring correct allocations and authorisations.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and investigating discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Preparing month-end journals, including accruals, provisions, depreciation, interest and corrections.
• Preparing and maintaining monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing intercompany transactions and performing monthly intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and finance schedules.
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and reporting requirements.
• Processing transactions across multiple entities and currencies in line with company procedures.
• Maintaining complete audit trails and assisting with internal and external audit requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• A qualification in Bookkeeping, Accounting or a related financial field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Experience with bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Practical knowledge of month-end processes and journal preparation.
• Sage Evolution experience, which is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience working across multiple entities, which would be advantageous.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to that advert. Never pay anyone who promises to secure you a job, and do not share banking details with unsolicited recruiters.

Practical tips

Make your trial balance experience easy to see: name the entities you worked across, the reconciliations you owned, and the month-end journals you prepared. Sage Evolution and advanced Excel work, especially formulas, lookups and pivot tables, will speak directly to what this role needs. If you have supported audits or worked across multiple currencies, say so plainly, since that experience sets strong candidates apart.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. At the time it was seen, 120 people had viewed the advert. Shortlisted candidates can expect to be assessed against the stated bookkeeping, reconciliation and month-end requirements, and should be ready to discuss how they meet strict financial deadlines without sacrificing accuracy or confidentiality.

Important information

This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the full duties and closing date in the original advert before applying, and note that the closing date given here is 27 November 2026.

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