Bookkeeper and accounts assistant

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Bookkeeper based in South Africa. The role involves maintaining UK clients' bookkeeping records, reconciling accounts, and providing financial insights. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent, with at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience. This fully remote position offers competitive salary with structured training and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Professional Growth & Training

Structured Working Hours

Strong Remote Culture

Supportive Team Environment

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience within an accounting practice.
• Strong cloud accounting experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of UK clients.
• Reconcile client accounts and prepare year-end ready files.
• Provide clear, helpful insights based on financial data.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

National Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping

ICB Bookkeeping / Accounting Technician qualification

Advanced Certificate in Accounting / Bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Remote Bookkeeper (Practice) – Streets Chartered Accountants

Location: Fully Remote (South Africa)

Salary: Competitive

Start Date: ASAP / When available

About The Role

Streets Chartered Accountants is seeking a highly capable, detail-oriented Remote Bookkeeper based in South Africa to support our UK accounting practice. This role is ideal for someone with solid practice experience who wants to grow their understanding of business performance and provide meaningful financial insights—not just produce numbers. At Streets, we help clients understand their true goals, why they are in business, and how their financial information guides smarter decisions. You will be trained to interpret numbers, identify patterns, and communicate insights that genuinely impact client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of UK clients
• Reconcile client accounts and prepare year‑end ready files using QuickBooks
• Prepare basic management accounts
• Process payroll tasks (mainly CIS) – training provided where needed
• Provide clear, helpful insights based on financial data
• Respond to client queries promptly and professionally
• (Optional) Assist with year‑end accounts and tax returns depending on experience and interest

South African Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma in Accounting / Bookkeeping, Financial Accounting, or equivalent (NQF 6+)
• OR ICB Bookkeeping / Accounting Technician qualification (FET Certificate or National Diploma)
• OR SAIPA / SAICA articles exposure with strong bookkeeping background
• OR an Advanced Certificate in Accounting / Bookkeeping (NQF 5) with strong practical experience

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ bookkeeping experience within an accounting practice
• Strong cloud accounting experience – QuickBooks preferred
• Excellent reconciliation skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• A growth mindset and willingness to continuously learn
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload in a remote environment

Why Work With Streets?

• Fully Remote Role – Work from home anywhere in South Africa
• Structured Working Hours – UK‑aligned hours within a structured schedule (no flexible or results‑only arrangements)
• Professional Growth & Training – Ongoing training in UK bookkeeping, management accounts, CIS, QuickBooks, and providing financial insights
• Strong Remote Culture – Microsoft Teams for collaboration and support
• Supportive Team Environment – Integrated into the broader UK team and included in virtual team activities
• Competitive Salary – Aligned with experience and future growth

Contact: Nina Willemse, Audit Manager – Audit

For further information, the role is posted on the Streets Chartered Accountants career site at https://streetsweb.co.uk