Starke Ayres: Bookkeeper and Administrator
Plennegy (Pty) Ltd.
2026/07/24   Cape Town

Job Ref #: B040014 - BOOKKEEPER
Industry: Retail
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Bookkeeper and Administrator, based in Rosebank, Cape Town.
Job Description

Starke Ayres is the foremost African specialist and global supplier of premium vegetable, flower and lawn seed varieties – both for commercial and home garden planting. The following position has become available for a Bookkeeper and Administrator, based in Rosebank, Cape Town.

Purpose: To provide strong bookkeeping and administrative support to the Garden Centre by managing and overseeing all financial and office-related activities, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial & Bookkeeping Management

  • Pay supplier invoices within agreed terms.
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations by the 3rd working day.
  • Capture expenses and sales accurately on monthly GP and sales reports.
  • Maintain a well-organized, up-to-date accounting filing system.

Cash Management & Reconciliation

  • Reconcile and balance petty cash weekly with complete documentation and monthly reconciliations.
  • Verify daily cash-ups and POS reconciliations and ensure timely banking.
  • Issue and reconcile cash floats for till points.
  • Monitor and report on till discrepancies (discounts, voids, credit notes, surpluses, and deficits).
  • Notify the Garden Centre Manager of banking discrepancies within 24 hours.
  • Maintain a secure, orderly cash office environment.

Point of Sale (POS) Administration & Control

  • Ensure all cashiers follow correct transaction and cash-handling procedures.
  • Perform daily and monthly POS backups and run reports accurately.
  • Train staff to operate the point-of-sale system as required.

Systems & IT Coordination

  • Log IT faults and follow up with the IT service provider until resolution.
  • Suggest improvements to systems and procedures where applicable.
  • Ensure all systems are functioning with minimal disruption.

General Administration

  • Complete general administrative and clerical tasks promptly and accurately.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

  • Manage and mentor cashiers.
  • Monitor cashier compliance with company procedures and standards.
  • Provide ongoing support and training to cashiers and POS users.
















Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (essential) 
  • Bachelor’s degree finance or Bookkeeping diploma (preferential/advantageous)

Experience:

  • 5 – 10 years’ experience in as a bookkeeper and very strong admin
  • Experience using Sage X3 or similar financial software (advantageous)

Skills: 

  • Proficient in MS Office, especially Advanced Excel and MS Teams
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Maintains strict confidentiality in handling financial information

Other:

  • Working hours 8h00 - 17h00 (Cash up may take a bit longer)