Administrative Bookkeeper / Accountant

Global Village Worker; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable driving school is looking for a dedicated Administrative Bookkeeper/Accountant. This remote position allows you to work from South Africa, with flexible hours. Ideal candidates will have bookkeeping or accounting experience, familiarity with QUICKBOOKS, and a stable internet connection. Your primary responsibilities will include management reporting, reconciliations, and handling VAT. Excellent command of the English language and administrative accuracy are highly valued. Salary expectations should be discussed during the application process.

Qualifications

• Applicant must have a good command of the English language.
• Strong understanding of computers and advanced database systems.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping are essential.
• Strong English communication and attention to detail.
• Reliable internet connection and a quiet remote workspace.

Responsibilities

• Management reporting and reconciliations.
• Accounting and month-end journals.
• Handling creditors and VAT.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and use of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
• Support remote work setup and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Bookkeeping or accounting experience

General office administration

Experience on QUICKBOOKS

English language proficiency

Proficient in Microsoft programs

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

About the job Administrative Bookkeeper / Accountant

This Administrative bookkeeper position is for a well-established Driving School that focus on client management and sales to people who call in requesting our services. In this role, your main responsibilities will include management reporting and reconciliations, accounting and month‑end journals, month‑end checks and controls, creditors, VAT, online banking payments and yearly financial audits.

Our systems are setup so that the work can be done from the comfort of your home, provided you have a good internet connection and the required computer. Working hours can be flexible but must be scheduled and disciplined.

The ideal candidate will have a very strong understanding of computers and be able to learn and pick‑up how advanced database systems work.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Applicant prepared to work half day. Fixed schedule according to the London time clock. From 9AM to 1 PM (GMT) or 2 PM to 6 PM five days per week. Can be discussed in interview.
• Bookkeeping OR accounting experience will be advantageous
• Experienced in doing general office administration
• General Accounts - experience on QUICKBOOKS an advantage
• Debtors, Creditors, balance sheet, month end reports, VAT – UK accounting will be advantageous.
• Excellent and stable Internet connection.
• Voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) which does not work if you do not have sufficient bandwidth.
• Have a good desktop, preferably with 2 screens.
• Proper headset and your computer system should have good sound quality.
• Have an area that is isolated and can be used for an office, you need to be isolated when you are working, no noisy backgrounds.
• Administrative accuracy for test bookings, with client interaction and management.
• The bulk of the work is computer-based and a good command of the English language is of the utmost importance.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft-based programs and software.
• Attention to detail and accurate record keeping is very important.

Position: Remote work for South Africa and/or India

Work Hours: 25 hrs / weekly – remote work

Salary: Basic salary to be discussed in interview. Please add salary expectation to application