Remote Bookkeeper Job – Work From Home | R250–R300 Per Hour | RecruitMyMom

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a remote job in South Africa? A flexible Remote Bookkeeper independent contract opportunity is available through RecruitMyMom. This work-from-home position is ideal for a skilled bookkeeping professional with experience managing full-function accounting up to trial balance, processing invoices, and handling debtors and creditors.

The successful candidate will oversee the daily financial administration of three operating companies and a family trust, while coordinating closely with internal stakeholders and an external accounting firm. This is a flexible, long-term remote opportunity requiring approximately 2 to 4 hours of work per day.

Remote Bookkeeper Job Details

• Job Title: Bookkeeper
• Company/Recruiter: RecruitMyMom
• Job Opening ID: ZR_17225_JOB
• Job Type: Independent Contract
• Work Location: Remote / Work From Home
• Industry: Consulting
• Working Hours: Flexible
• Expected Hours: Approximately 2–4 hours per day
• Pay Rate: R250–R300 per hour
• Remuneration: Hourly
• Date Posted: 24 July 2026
• Preferred Location: Cape Town-based candidates preferred
• Remote Work: Yes

About the Remote Bookkeeper Position

This work-from-home Bookkeeper job offers an opportunity to take responsibility for the day-to-day financial administration of multiple operating entities and a family trust.

The Bookkeeper will play an important coordinating role between the internal operations and the external accounting firm. The position requires someone who can work independently, maintain accurate accounting records, manage multiple financial processes, and ensure that confidential financial information is handled with the highest level of discretion.

The role is suited to an experienced full-function Bookkeeper who is comfortable working up to the trial balance stage and has strong knowledge of invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

As a Remote Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end-to-end bookkeeping and accounting functions up to trial balance.
• Maintaining financial records for three operating companies and a family trust.
• Processing and managing invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing debtors and creditors.
• Maintaining complete and up-to-date accounting records.
• Acting as the primary liaison between the business and the external accounting firm.
• Coordinating financial information and documentation with internal stakeholders and external accountants.
• Ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple financial workflows.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Taking initiative when handling ongoing financial and administrative requirements.
• Supporting long-term operational projects as required.

Requirements

To be considered for this Remote Bookkeeper position, candidates should have:

• Proven experience in full-function bookkeeping.
• Experience working with accounting records up to trial balance.
• Strong knowledge of debtors and creditors.
• Experience processing and managing invoices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external accountants.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive financial records.
• A high level of computer and technology proficiency.

Desirable Requirements

• Candidates based in Cape Town are preferred.
• Previous experience working in a fully remote or work-from-home bookkeeping role may be advantageous.
• Experience managing financial administration across multiple companies or entities would be beneficial.

Required Software Skills

Applicants should be comfortable working with the following software and digital platforms:

• Xero Accounting Software
• Microsoft Excel
• SharePoint
• Google Drive
• Google Docs

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Benefits of the Job

This Remote Bookkeeper job offers:

• Fully remote work-from-home arrangement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Approximately 2–4 hours of work per day.
• Long-term independent contract opportunity.
• Hourly remuneration of R250–R300 per hour.
• Opportunity to work with multiple operating companies and a family trust.
• Flexible schedule suitable for an experienced bookkeeping professional.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may suit an experienced Bookkeeper, Full-Function Bookkeeper, Remote Bookkeeper, Virtual Bookkeeper, or Accounting Administrator who has a strong understanding of day-to-day financial administration and can manage bookkeeping processes through to trial balance.

Candidates should be highly organised, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment. Experience with Xero and strong proficiency in Excel and cloud-based collaboration tools are important for this position.

How to Apply for the Remote Bookkeeper Job

Interested and suitably qualified candidates can apply for this Remote Bookkeeper independent contract opportunity through RecruitMyMom.

When applying, search for the following job opening:

Job Opening ID: ZR_17225_JOB

Candidates are encouraged to ensure that their bookkeeping experience, Xero skills, and relevant accounting knowledge are clearly reflected in their application.

Apply now for this flexible Remote Bookkeeper opportunity and take the next step in your work-from-home bookkeeping career.

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