Branch Administrator (Car Dealership)

Running the office side of a small accounting practice in Umhlanga means a bit of everything, done properly. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at a small accounting practice in Umhlanga. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

• Update the monthly Excel dashboard for the owner or branch manager.
• Prepare quotes, invoices and credit notes on Sage Business Cloud or Pastel.
• Keep site files, safety files and staff files up to date.
• Process purchase orders and follow up with suppliers on delivery dates.
• Keep vehicle licence discs, services and traffic fines on a fleet register.
• Manage petty cash and keep slips for the bookkeeper.
• Chase outstanding debtors with polite statements and calls.

• Good Excel and email skills
• Neat, reliable record keeping
• Matric and an office administration or bookkeeping certificate
• Confident talking to suppliers, clients and staff
• You can handle many small tasks without losing track

• Annual bonus depending on business results
• Room to grow into an office manager or bookkeeping role
• Stable weekday hours with early Friday finish at some offices
• Paid Sage or Pastel courses

• Keep your CV free of gaps; if you did a short temp contract, add it with dates.
• Small business owners want proof you can do many things, so list tasks under each job, not only the title.