Bookkeeper

RemoteVA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteVA seeks a detail‑oriented Bookkeeper to manage day‑to‑day financial records and bookkeeping with hands‑on experience in QuickBooks and Excel. Fluency in English, strong organisation, and independence are essential.

The ideal candidate will maintain accurate records, process invoices, reconcile accounts, and support monthly reports while ensuring confidentiality and precision across financial processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping entries.
• Process and record invoices, bills, payments, and receipts.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with monthly financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Track expenses and maintain organised financial documentation.
• Use QuickBooks to manage transactions and maintain accurate accounts.
• Use Microsoft Excel for financial data entry, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and other accounting-related tasks.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping errors promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Excellent communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Position Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper with a strong accounting background and hands-on experience using QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel. The ideal candidate must be fluent in English, highly organised, and comfortable managing day-to-day bookkeeping and financial records independently.

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping entries.
• Process and record invoices, bills, payments, and receipts.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with monthly financial reports and account reconciliations.
• Track expenses and maintain organised financial documentation.
• Use QuickBooks to manage transactions and maintain accurate accounts.
• Use Microsoft Excel for financial data entry, reporting, and analysis.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and other accounting-related tasks.
• Identify discrepancies and resolve bookkeeping errors promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and stay organised.