Client-Focused Bookkeeper & Accounts Administrator

Peopleworth; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaboration culture

Job summary

peopleworth is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to deliver full-time bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities and client accounts. You will handle reconciliations, invoices, and financial records with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and organisation.

The role emphasizes client-facing communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities across several accounts in a structured, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or finance roles, 3–5 years preferred.
• Experience completing bank and account reconciliations.
• Experience managing bookkeeping across multiple entities/clients.
• Proficiency with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software.
• Experience processing invoices, payments, AP/AR, and supporting documentation.
• Client-facing communication to resolve accounting queries.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular reconciliations (bank, credit card, supplier, accounts).
• Process and manage invoices, payments, and supporting docs across entities/clients.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in accounting systems.
• Support AP/AR activities and follow up on outstanding items.
• Prepare financial information, reconciliations, and schedules for review.
• Collaborate with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts administration

Bank reconciliations

Xero

Client communication

Multi-client accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bookkeeping/finance qualification

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

peopleworth is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator to deliver full-time bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities and client accounts. You will handle reconciliations, invoices, and financial records with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and organisation.

The role emphasizes client-facing communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities across several accounts in a structured, professional manner.