Bookkeeper CV Example

A sample structure for bookkeepers: the books you keep to trial balance, payroll, VAT and the accounting software you use.

Profile

Experienced bookkeeper with seven years keeping books to trial balance for small and medium businesses. Handles creditors, debtors, bank reconciliations, VAT201 returns and monthly payroll for up to 50 employees.

Experience bullets

  • Kept the books to trial balance for 12 small business clients on Sage and Xero.
  • Prepared and submitted VAT201 returns every two months with no SARS penalties in five years.
  • Ran monthly payroll for 45 employees, including PAYE, UIF and SDL submissions and IRP5s.
  • Cut debtor days from 60 to 38 by sending statements on time and following up overdue accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping to trial balanceSage PastelXeroVAT201Payroll (EMP201, EMP501)Bank reconciliationsDebtors and creditorsExcel

List the software you know by name. Many bookkeeping adverts ask for Sage, Xero or QuickBooks experience specifically.