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Senior Bookkeeper - Remote

Posted 4 days ago
Finance
Full Time
South Africa
R30 000 - R35 000/month

Overview

A values-led UK-based property and social impact organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to oversee multi-entity bookkeeping operations across its growing housing group. This role is vital to ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making in a mission-driven business providing both temporary and long-term accommodation solutions.

In Short

  • Lead weekly bookkeeping processes across multiple entities
  • Oversee client invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments
  • Manage bank reconciliations and ensure up-to-date cash flow data
  • Maintain accurate intercompany accounts and deferred income records
  • Track rental income and costs, ensuring correct allocations across properties
  • Respond to finance-related queries via shared inboxes
  • Optimise and maintain workflows in Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax, and Telleroo
  • Prepare weekly finance dashboards: cash position, debtors, and payables
  • Support quarterly UK VAT submissions and compliance
  • Collaborate with operations and tech teams to align financial and property systems

Requirements

  • Xero Certified Advisor with up-to-date certification
  • Minimum 3–5 years of senior-level bookkeeping experience
  • Proven experience managing multi-entity finance
  • In-depth knowledge of intercompany transactions and reconciliations
  • Solid understanding of UK VAT requirements and submission timelines
  • High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and system thinking
  • Access to a reliable laptop/PC and stable internet connection

Benefits

  • Work within a supportive remote team
  • Engage in meaningful work with a social impact
  • Flexibility of remote work
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
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Remote Recruitment is a dynamic and innovative recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier professionals within the finance and legal sectors. Operating fully remotely, the company focuses on leveraging digital platforms, particularly LinkedIn, to identify and engage high-caliber candidates across Europe. With a commitment to excellence, Remote Recruitment aims to enhance client relationships through strategic outreach and effective lead generation, ensuring that their consultants have the necessary support to thrive in a competitive market.

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