PA/Bookkeeper willing to travel

Serial South African entrepreneur, now based in Spain and the UK, looking for a kick-ass PA/assistant with bookkeeping experience.

We run a group of small hotels across Scotland, and have worked well with South African volunteers and team member over the years. Now, we're looking for someone who can stay on for years to come, as an assistant/PA/bookkeeper to our director.

Initially, we'd want the person to come over to spend at least three months (but ideally six) learning the businesses and properties in the UK. Then, on returning to SA, being our go-to person for administration, keeping finances recorded, and being a WhatsApp contact backup for our team and guests.

The ideal applicant would be looking to stay based in South Africa (we cannot offer sponsorship for a full working permit in the UK for a few years yet) but able to travel for at least three months every year (at the company's expense). The role in the UK at first will involve active day-to-day management and involvement across all parts of the business, to learn the ropes - reception, bar, breakfast, housekeeping, admin - and will then transform into more of a pure admin/support role once based back in SA (where the job will be remote, and able to be done from home).

You would need to be able to qualify for a UK tourist visa at first (meaning able to show some form of income or savings, and having a valid passport with some past international travel is a strong plus), and show a strong work ethic and desire to learn. Age is no restriction - we're happy to talk to applicants in their 20's or 60's - but what matters is attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Salary on offer would be in the range of R18-22k to start, with regular reviews annually. Looking for someone able to start the visa process almost immediately, and able to travel by end April or the start of May.

Please submit a short cover letter/intro and CV to allaboardtheinternship (at) gmail, and in the Subject line, put the name given to the beautiful mountainous area of northern Scotland (clue, it starts with an H!)