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Jobs at Sumer | Sumer Careers · Johannesburg, Sudafrica · Onsite
- Professional
- Ufficio in Johannesburg
You will join our team in Johannesburg working for our hub in the UK, Monahans, a trusted regional accountancy firm and proud to be part of Sumer, a growing group of local firms backed by national strength. Together, we’re reshaping what accountancy looks like – combining close client relationships with innovative thinking and smarter ways of working.
We offer a supportive, people-first culture where flexibility, development, and collaboration are part of everyday life. We’re now looking for a Bookkeeper to join our expanding team.
The role will be fully office-based for the first three months in our Johannesburg office to support a smooth onboarding process, with the option to transition to a hybrid working arrangement thereafter.
We offer a supportive, people-first culture where flexibility, development, and collaboration are part of everyday life. We’re now looking for a Bookkeeper to join our expanding team.
The role will be fully office-based for the first three months in our Johannesburg office to support a smooth onboarding process, with the option to transition to a hybrid working arrangement thereafter.
Key Responsibilities
As a Bookkeeper, you’ll deliver high-quality bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounting services for a diverse portfolio of clients.
- Manage a portfolio of bookkeeping and VAT clients, aligned to your level.
- Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
- Input and reconcile data, process payments, and ensure clear, organised working papers.
- Liaise directly with clients to meet deadlines and manage expectations.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You’ll be an experienced and proactive bookkeeper with strong communication skills and a commercial mindset. You enjoy supporting others and delivering a great client experience.
- SAIPA/ACCA qualified with a demonstrable track record of accounts experience in an accountancy practice
- Experience in bookkeeping and VAT (ideally within practice).
- Confident preparing management accounts with clear supporting schedules.
- Skilled in Xero, QuickBooks Online, Excel, and other accounting systems.
- Strong time management and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and flexibly across sites.
- Experience in property finance or sector-specific bookkeeping (desirable but not essential).
