Senior Bookkeeper

Company Description Pharsyde Accounting is an accounting firm in South Africa that assists clients in achieving their growth goals. We help business owners to build what we call freedom businesses—profitable, scalable, and sustainable—without burning out. We’re not just accountants. We’re strategic partners who bring understanding, growth and freedom to the business-building journey.

Role Description The Senior Bookkeeper role is a half-day remote position responsible for managing day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping activities for multiple clients. This role includes accurate bookkeeping in Xero and Quickbooks Online, posting journal entries, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and reconciling bank and credit card accounts. The Senior Bookkeeper will oversee accounts payable and receivable, assist with SARS submissions, and ensure proper use of accounting software and systems. The role also involves supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, and providing clear financial insights to clients. Collaboration with client teams, timely communication, and proactive identification of issues and process improvements are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping expertise, including maintaining general ledgers and managing day-to-day transactional accounting.
• Proficiency in preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements to support accurate reporting and client decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with modern accounting software and related finance tools, with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Solid understanding of finance principles and comfort posting and reviewing journal entries in accordance with accounting standards.
• Several years of experience in a senior bookkeeping or accounting role, ideally within an accounting firm or multi-client environment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines in a remote setting.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-specialists.

Application Process:

We require you to complete a technical assessment. On successful completion you will be provided with an email address to send your CV too.

Please note: we do not consider CVs that are not accompanied by technical assessments.