Manage bookkeeping and day-to-day financial operations across multiple business units, including reconciliations, month-end reporting, payroll and expenses, while providing administrative and travel coordination support.
Bookkeeper
π Description
- Record sales and purchase invoices.
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
- Manage supplier payments and customer receipts.
- Prepare month-end figures for review.
- Keep financial records organised and audit-ready.
π οΈ Requirements
- Experience as a bookkeeper or accounts clerk
- Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)
- Familiarity with UK VAT
- Experience with Dext or Hubdoc
- A bookkeeping certificate
β¨ Benefits
- Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa.
- Stable, full-time role with a UK employer.
- Friendly, supportive team.
- Room to grow as the business grows.
Full job description
Salary: R29 000 β R32 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Bookkeeper for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the monthly books for a UK business.
Role overview
You will keep the books of a UK business accurate and up to date, owning the day-to-day ledgers, reconciliations and month-end prep. This is a full-time, 100% remote role for South African talent, working UK hours: 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).
Key responsibilities
- Record sales and purchase invoices
- Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
- Manage supplier payments and customer receipts
- Prepare month-end figures for review
- Keep records organised and audit-ready
What you'll need
- Experience as a bookkeeper or accounts clerk
- Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)
Nice to have
- Familiarity with UK VAT
- Experience with Dext or Hubdoc
- A bookkeeping certificate
What's on offer
- Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
- A stable, full-time role with a UK employer
- Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
- Room to grow as the business grows
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment connects talented South Africans with UK businesses that want reliable, motivated remote team members. We match you carefully, support you through the hiring process and stay in touch once you start, so you can settle in with confidence.
Apply with your CV and a short note on why this role suits you. Remote Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably capable candidates.
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