Top 19 Bookkeepers Cape Town, 2026
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Frequently asked questions
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What does bookkeeping include?
A bookkeeper will keep records of financial transactions and prepare financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements. A bookkeeper will keep record of your: payroll and employment taxes, sales and purchases, expenses, bank statements, profit and loss statements, cash flow analysis.
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How do I get my documents to my bookkeeper?
You can give your bookkeeper your documents personally, in physical form, or you can use online services (such as Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). The preferred method of deliverance will depend on your bookkeeper.
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Why should I hire a bookkeeper if I only own a small business?
Hiring a bookkeeper will allow you to focus more on your business instead. Moreover, with a professional bookkeeper, your records will be much more accurate as well.
2026 Bookkeeper costs
Top Bookkeepers in South Africa
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Recent jobs for Bookkeepers, Cape Town
Business registration and annual bookkeeping services
Good day.I wish to register my company with Psira and they need a couple of things first eg.UIF,COID,tax clearance,PAYE etc documentation and proof.After this i will also need the services of a bookkeeper for the business' interests for the coming year as we grow as I am just starting out with no employees yet.
Bookkeeping and tax services for a new private company
Just looking for a bookkeeper and accountant as I am new in the business thanks
Weekly bookkeeping for a private company
We are looking for a skilled Bookkeeper to maintain our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts and payments. Bookkeeper job duties include working closely with our Accounting team to create and analyze financial reports and ensure legal requirements compliance, process accounts payable and receivable and manage invoices and tax payments. Our ideal candidate holds a Finance degree (preferably followed by accounting CPE courses) and is familiar with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks, Kashoo and KashFlow. Ultimately, the Bookkeeper’s responsibilities are to accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of our company. Responsibilities Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger Bring the books to the trial balance stage Perform partial checks of the posting process Complete tax forms Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner Requirements and skills Proven bookkeeping experience Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records Data entry skills along with a knack for numbers Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software Proficiency in English and in MS Office Customer service orientation and negotiation skills High degree of accuracy and attention to detail BS degree in Finance, Accounting or Business administration. I am looking for someone that has experience of quickbooks and Xero who will work 10 hours a week with willingness and potential to increase number of hours over time. Thank you
Annual bookkeeping for a private company
I just need a registered bookkeeper to contact me and send me your fees. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you
Monthly bookkeeping for a small rental property business
Hi, We have a small rental room house with 4 bedrooms and one apartment that once was a full fledge guest house, now we do only long-term rentals, but we are registered for VAT. Our yearly income is less than kZAR, monthly 30-50kZAR. Maybe 20 invoices and 50-70 receipts to be safe, to handle monthly. I am looking for someone that can take over from our current bookkeeper for 10+ years and send the monthly books to the accountant on Pastel and issue me a per-month income statement.
Bookkeeping for a new private company
We are in the process of starting a new business and we are in need of a bookkeeper.
One-month bookkeeping project for a private company
Tailormade and personalised travel experiences throughout are our passion. We want our clients to start planning their next holiday to the minute they return home with memories that will be with them forever. TravelHouse is based in Cape Town, South and was founded by Billy Hare & Ingo Brüggemann. Our team of expert travel planners have personally experienced every destination we offer. We are reliable, competent travel partners in with a network of carefully selected suppliers in every corner of the continent to ensure that our clients’ most valuable time of the year is well spent. Our accounts team currently has a position available for temporary cashbook clerk / junior bookkeeper(1 month) with specific tasks, starting immediately. This person does not have to an in-house employee, we are also considering having an independent firm assist us. Project: Processing of Cash books backlog in a complex allocation system – processed in XERO Requirements: Attention to detail vital Have knowledge in the opening of new accounts in XERO Accounting. Experience in Microsoft Office : Excel and Outlook required
Bookkeeping and payroll for a student accommodation business
Please email me so that we can have all of our communication in writing. We would like to have someone who can accommodate a bit of in-office consulting work just to familiarise yourself with our staff and our processes, if possible. We need an experienced bookkeeper to manage the books for our student accommodation business. Approx students paying monthly - mix of NSFAS funded and private students. Also a guest house too.
Bookkeeping and financial statements for a small retail company
We are on Sage so capture all our own invoices and upload bank statements. Need a bookkeeper to oversee and management accounts
Bookkeeping and tax services for a private company
We’re a commodities consultancy, need a bookkeeper as well as tax management.