Office / Accounts Administrator (Remote)

About the role

A recruiter is hiring on behalf of an established home improvement and interiors business to appoint a highly organised, detail-focused Office Administrator. This is a remote position based in South Africa, suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers and accuracy in a varied administrative role. The successful candidate supports the sales and operations teams with quotations, supplier orders, basic accounts and general administration.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate customer quotations using measurements, specifications and information from the sales team, and review them for correctness.
• Process and place orders with suppliers, monitor progress to delivery and check pricing and profit margins.
• Assist with basic accounts administration, including bank reconciliations using Xero.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update internal systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Provide general administrative support such as managing correspondence and updating records.

Required profile

• Naturally thorough, reliable and comfortable working with numbers.
• Strong attention to detail, good organisation and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Confident IT skills, good written and verbal communication, and able to work independently while supporting a wider team.
• Previous experience is not essential; full training is provided on internal systems, products and processes.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Xero (desirable)
• CRM systems or quotation/order management software (desirable)