Bookkeeper VA

Abacus Property Group; Philippines; Remote; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

We are Abacus Property Network, a property development company based in Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. We operate with Virtual Assistants and are expanding our proactive team. This full-time remote role offers flexible setup; robust internet and a capable PC are required.

You will manage bookkeeping, rent reconciliation, property payouts, and monthly reports, while handling VAT-related tasks and ad hoc administrative duties. Proficiency in Xero and UK accounting practices is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping or accounting experience in a financial role.
• High proficiency in bookkeeping principles and accounting practices.
• Hands-on with Xero and UK accounting basics (VAT returns a plus).
• Experience in property accounting, including rent reconciliation, payouts, and expenses.
• Ability to prepare monthly property performance reports and financial statements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; good communication and organization.
• Independent worker who can also collaborate with a team.
• Discretion with confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and financial record-keeping.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Property accounting, payouts, and rent reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly property performance reports and financial statements.
• Monitor property income, expenses, and profitability.
• Assist with VAT returns and related admin tasks.
• Data entry and database management; ad hoc accounting tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting

Xero

Rent reconciliation

Property accounting

Reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Independence

Tools

Xero

Airtable

Spreadsheets

Job description

We are Abacus Property Network, a property development company based in Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom. We were founded in the summer of 2019 after several precursory months of pure heavy research on real estate investment. Since then, we've been working with Virtual Assistants and we're looking to expand our innovative team of proactive individuals. Check out our website and socials to know more about us!

HOURS: FULL-TIME, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Weekdays only. Remote work.

POTENTIAL TASKS:

• Bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Property accounting and financial management
• Managing property payouts and landlord remittances
• Rent reconciliation and monitoring rental income
• Preparing monthly property performance reports
• Monitoring property income, expenses, and profitability
• Preparing Profit and Loss reports and other financial statements
• Monitoring invoices, payments, and outstanding balances
• Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related administrative tasks
• Data entry and database management
• Financial research and discrepancy investigation
• Ad hoc administrative and accounting tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or a related financial role
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting practices
• Hands-on experience with Xero
• Experience in property accounting, including rent reconciliation, property payouts, and property expenses
• Ability to prepare monthly property performance reports and financial statements
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can work independently and be a good team player
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information
• Willingness to take on ad hoc tasks as required

MUST-KNOW APPS/SOFTWARE:

• Spreadsheet skills for financial tracking, rent reconciliation, and reporting
• UK bookkeeping, VAT returns, and UK accounting practices (HUGE BONUS but not required!)
• Xero Advisor Certification or bookkeeping/accounting qualifications (HUGE BONUS but not required!)
• Property management and rent collection software (HUGE BONUS but not required!)
• Airtable (HUGE BONUS but not required!)
• Slack (HUGE BONUS but not required!)

MUST HAVE EQUIPMENT/SET UP:

• Internet of 50 mbps
• Intel Core i3 (or equivalent)
• 4GB RAM

If you have any questions/clarifications, let us know at [e-mail]. Good luck!