Bookkeeper

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

This UK-based employer offers a fully remote bookkeeping role from South Africa. You will own the monthly books for a UK business, managing day-to-day ledgers, reconciliations and month end prep.

Responsibilities include recording invoices, reconciling accounts, processing supplier payments and customer receipts, and preparing month-end figures. Strong Excel/Sheets skills and experience with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage are essential. UK hours apply.

Qualifications

• 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).

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 organized and audit ready

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel/Sheets

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

About the role

The position is for a UK based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the monthly books for a UK business, including day to day ledgers, reconciliations and month end prep.

What you'll do

• 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 organized and audit ready

What they're looking for

• 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)

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing specifies fully remote work from South Africa for a UK employer; Nigeria is not explicitly excluded, but confirm eligibility before applying.
• Timezone expectations are 09:00-17:00 UK time, which is 11:00-19:00 SAST; verify suitability if Nigeria based.
• The listing does not state whether the role is contractor or employee; verify during interview.
• Salary is listed in local terms for South Africa; the listing does not specify pay currency or range for Nigeria; confirm before interviewing.
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization notes for Nigeria; confirm requirements before applying.