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Bookkeeper

Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.

business Office payments Avg: R23,000

description Overview

Bookkeepers record transactions, reconcile bank statements, manage invoicing, and help prepare reports for accountants. Common across SMEs and accounting firms.

**A Day in the Life:**
Capturing invoices, reconciling accounts, following up on outstanding payments, and preparing monthly packs.

schedule A Day in the Life

08:30

Capture invoices and receipts

10:30

Bank reconciliations

13:00

Debtors/creditors follow-ups

15:30

Monthly reports and filing

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Junior Bookkeeper

0-2

Step 2

Bookkeeper

2-5

Step 3

Senior Bookkeeper

5-8

Step 4

Finance Supervisor / Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 15,000 - R 35,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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