Bookkeeper

GCO Partners; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Bookkeeper to support its UK partner. This role involves preparing accurate management accounts and maintaining bookkeeping using Xero and QuickBooks. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple entities. This position offers a hybrid/remote work model on a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Xero and QuickBooks essential.
• Experience preparing management accounts and VAT returns required.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from source records using Xero and QuickBooks.
• Manage bookkeeping across multiple entities within the same group.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Produce monthly management accounts for review.
• Maintain well-organised working papers and reconciliations.
• Support team collaboration and communicate clearly with UK counterparts.

Skills

Xero

QuickBooks

VAT returns

Management accounts preparation

Good communication skills

Job description

Bookkeeper

Location: Hybrid / Remote

Type: 12-month contract | Employed by GCO, working with one of our UK partners

At GCO, we connect strong talent with ambitious businesses. We are hiring a Bookkeeper to support one of our UK partners, a growing group of companies operating across multiple entities and accounting platforms.

You'll play a key role in preparing accurate management accounts and maintaining high-quality bookkeeping across both Xero and QuickBooks systems. This role is ideal for someone with solid hands-on experience, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in delivering financial clarity and consistency.

What You\'ll Do

• Prepare accounts from source records using Xero and QuickBooks
• Manage bookkeeping across multiple entities within the same group
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Produce monthly management accounts for review
• Maintain well-organised working papers and reconciliations
• Support team collaboration and communicate clearly with UK counterparts

What We\'re Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of both Xero and QuickBooks
• Solid experience preparing management accounts and VAT returns
• Comfortable managing multiple company records within a group structure
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team