About this role
Take ownership of the numbers, strengthen branch controls, and keep the financial engine running smoothly. Our client, a well-established organisation within the industrial engineering sector , is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to take responsibility for the full accounting function across two active branch locations. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of the numbers from day-to-day processing through to Trial Balance and financial reporting. You'll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing stock reconciliations, ensuring VAT compliance, and supporting the financial performance of both branches. If you're detail-oriented, confident managing the full bookkeeping function, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be your next career move. Candidate Profile To be successful in this role, you should have: 5+ years' commercial bookkeeping experience with proven exposure to the full accounting function through to Trial Balance Practical experience preparing draft financial statements and supporting audit processes Strong exposure to inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, and multi-branch financial administration Hands-on experience with SAP Business One and/or Sage , together with advanced Microsoft Excel skills A highly organised and independent approach with strong numerical accuracy, problem-solving ability, and stakeholder communication skills Key Responsibilities Manage the full bookkeeping function across two branches, including general ledger processing, AP, AR, and bank reconciliations Prepare Trial Balance information, month-end reports, financial schedules, and draft financial statements Manage stock and inventory reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain accurate inventory records Prepare and reconcile VAT returns while ensuring compliance with SARS and internal financial requirements Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records while supporting branch management with financial reporting and analysis Apply Now! If you're ready to take ownership of a multi-branch finance function and join an established industrial environment where accuracy, accountability, and independence are valued, we'd love to hear from you. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: Network Recruitment International Financial Accountants Financial Managers Management Accountants Financial Controllers Cost Accountants Bookkeepers Finance Business Partners Finance C-Suite and Executive roles If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.