Bookkeeper

The Legends Agency; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An international accounting firm seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to manage UK client accounts and provide payroll services. You will handle bookkeeping tasks, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and work remotely while collaborating with the UK office. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience, strong payroll software skills, and a diploma or degree in accounting. This is a great opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive professional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience.
• Familiar with UK accounting regulations and HMRC filing.
• Background in an accounting firm, ideally with UK client experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and ensure accurate financial records.
• Administer UK payroll and submit returns using payroll software.
• Reconcile VAT and file returns with HMRC.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma or degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Xero

Sage Business Online

Simple Pay

Job description

Bookkeeper

Join a fast-growing international accounting firm supporting UK clients Remote | R22 000 to R25 000 per month

About Our Client

A growing accounting firm providing full-service financial support to UK-based clients. This remote opportunity allows you to work directly with the UK office while developing your career in a professional and client-focused environment.

The Role

This is a key role supporting the UK office with end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll services. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate financial records, timely submissions to HMRC, and smooth payroll administration. The role requires a strong understanding of UK accounting practices and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Liaise directly with a portfolio of clients
• Process cashbook entries and perform bank reconciliations
• Manage creditor processing and reconciliations
• Post month-end journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Maintain and manage fixed asset registers including depreciation and disposals
• Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Administer UK payroll and submit returns using Simple Pay or similar
• Reconcile VAT and file returns with HMRC
• Electronically file annual accounts and confirmation statements with HMRC
• Keep internal workflow systems updated
• Assist with other ad hoc finance-related tasks

About You

• Minimum 5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
• Diploma or degree in accounting
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experienced in Xero and Sage Business Online
• Skilled in payroll software, ideally Simple Pay
• Familiar with UK accounting regulations and HMRC filing
• Background in an accounting firm, ideally with UK client experience
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Organised, deadline-driven, and able to work under pressure
• Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills