Junior Bookkeeper

About Salt RecruitmentSalt is a global digital recruitment agency with offices across five continents. We specialise inconnecting people and businesses within Marketing, Creative, Sales, and Technology.Our purpose is simple... Creating Futures for our clients, candidates, and team.We are expanding our internal finance team in South Africa and are looking for a passionate Junior Bookkeeper who loves bringing structure to numbers, and enjoys being the go-to person for keeping financial operations running smoothly.This is a hands-on finance operations role with a strong focus on accuracy, organisation, and reliable day-to-day support across our global business. You will be responsible for managing core bookkeeping activities, maintaining clean and up-to-date financial records, and supporting the UK, US, and UAE teams with daily reporting, reconciliations, invoicing, and payments.Who We're Looking For;Experience: 1–2 years’ experience in bookkeeping or a similar finance support role (recruitment industry experience is a bonus).Education & Qualifications: Post-matric accounting qualification essentialSystems Knowledge: Confident using Excel; experience with Sage and Xero is advantageous.Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy, organisation, and record-keeping skills.Self-Management: Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Team & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, professional, and solutions-focused approach.Tech-Friendly: Comfortable with general IT systems and learning new finance tools and platforms.Your Mission (What You'll Do):Daily & Weekly Finance OperationsProcess supplier invoices and prepare supplier payments.Reconcile supplier accounts and ensure all queries are resolved promptly.Report on daily business activity (Deal sheet, pledges, consultant activity, WSM).Update and report on daily bank balances across multiple countries and currencies.Manage recurring payments including direct debits and standing orders.Reconciliations & Month-EndReconcile bank accounts across GBP, USD, EUR, and AED.Analyse and process credit card and petty cash spend.Post daily and month-end accounting entries on Sage and Xero.Reconcile sales invoicing at month end and ensure accuracy across regions.Sales & Billing SupportRaise sales invoices for placements and services.Follow up with consultants for PO numbers and missing information.Upload invoices to the invoice discounting facility.Obtain starter confirmations from consultants for new placements.Expenses & Internal SupportCheck, process, and prepare staff expense payments.Support consultants and internal teams with finance-related queries.Assist the Group Accountant with ad-hoc tasks and process improvements.Audit & ComplianceSupport quarterly and annual audits with required schedules and documentation.Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal controls.GeneralSupport the Finance team with any additional administrative or operational tasks as needed.Contribute to ongoing system, process, and reporting improvements.Join Salt. Build futures. Create your own.At Salt we celebrate individuality and diversity - Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you’ve got the talent and the drive, we want to hear from you.