Operations

Accounts Administrator

peopleworth·Remote, south-africa·Full Time·Remote
Operationsmid-levelFull TimeRemote
-Closes 11 Jan 2027

At peopleworth, we support work where people and performance thrive. As part of our Employer Group, we work with a variety of forward-thinking partners and are excited to share this opportunity that sits within our growing group.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to provide full-time bookkeeping and financial administration support across multiple entities and client accounts.

This role is suited to someone who is confident managing reconciliations, invoices, financial records, and day-to-day accounting administration with limited supervision. You will work with both internal stakeholders and clients, taking ownership of routine accounting activities while ensuring financial information remains accurate, organised, and up to date.

The position requires strong attention to detail, confidence communicating with clients, and the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a structured and professional manner.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping, accounts administration, or a related finance role, ideally with approximately 3 to 5 years of practical experience.

Strong practical experience completing bank and account reconciliations independently.

Experience managing bookkeeping activities across multiple entities, accounts, or clients.

Proficiency with Xero or similar cloud-based accounting software.

Experience processing invoices, payments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and supporting financial documentation.

Confidence working directly with clients or external stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and obtain required information.

Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and the importance of maintaining accurate financial records.

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.

Ability to organise and prioritise a full workload across multiple accounts, deadlines, and stakeholders.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues when required.

A bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or related qualification is advantageous but practical experience will also be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete regular bank, credit card, supplier, and account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required.

Process, review, and manage invoices, payments, and supporting financial documentation across multiple entities or client accounts.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records within the relevant accounting systems.

Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including monitoring outstanding items and following up where appropriate.

Prepare financial information, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting reports for accountant or management review.

Work directly with clients to obtain financial information, resolve queries, clarify transactions, and ensure required documentation is received.

Assist with month-end accounting activities and ensure relevant reconciliations and records are completed accurately and on time.

Maintain organised supporting documentation for accounting, audit, insurance, compliance, and internal reporting purposes.

Identify discrepancies, missing information, or unusual transactions and investigate these before escalating where required.

Manage multiple client and entity accounts while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and clear prioritisation.

Support continuous improvements to bookkeeping and financial administration processes.

Provide additional accounting and financial administration support as required.

Benefits

Collaborative, people-centred performance culture.

Opportunities to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Our Recruitment Process

The peopleworth Employer Group follows a fair, transparent, and multi-stage recruitment process designed to ensure mutual fit.

Application Submission: Complete the online form and answer brief application questions.

Initial Screening: Your application is reviewed for role alignment; successful candidates move to the longlist.

Video Interview Stage: You’ll be invited to record short responses to 3 to 4 role-specific questions.

Live Interviews: Shortlisted candidates join first-round interviews and, where applicable, second or third rounds depending on the role.

Final Shortlist & Verification: Reference and background checks are completed.

Offer & Contracting: Successful candidates receive formal offers and contract documents.

Pre-boarding & Onboarding: Once accepted, you’ll complete a pre-boarding process before officially joining your employing organisation within the Employer Group.

Throughout every stage, we value clear communication, respectful engagement, and timely feedback.Personal Information Processing and Recruitment Privacy

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that the employer group, its agents, prospective employer, and their authorised service providers may collect, process, share, and securely retain my personal information for recruitment purposes, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and the Recruitment Privacy Notice.

I also consent to my information being retained for up to 24 months from the date of application for consideration for future employment opportunities.

Originally posted on Himalayas

At a glance

Company

peopleworth

Location

Remote, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Remote

Experience

mid-level

Valid until

January 11, 2027

Created

November 12, 2026

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