Bookkeeper

Talent Shore; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote work

20 days annual leave plus 8 UK public holidays

Flexible summer hours

Job summary

A global mission-driven organization is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their remote finance team. The role requires strong technical skills in Xero and experience in a multi-entity environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and managing financial operations across multiple currencies. This position comes with flexible working hours and 100% remote work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of Xero, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting.
• Ability to manage financial operations across multiple currencies and time zones.
• Familiarity with Zoho for invoicing; Wise/OFX/Revolut a plus.
• Experience in travel or charity/non-profit sectors preferred.
• Ability to manage operations across currencies and time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts and financial records.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers and manage cash flow.
• Support payroll processing and expense reconciliation.
• Assist in monthly and annual financial reporting.

Skills

Xero

Accounting principles

Excel

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Tools

Zoho

Wise

OFX

Revolut

Revolut

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Bookkeeper

Location

Fully Remote (South Africa-based)

Working Hours

• UK Standard Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (GMT)
• Summer Hours (May - Aug): Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

About Our Client

Our client is a purpose-driven global organisation that delivers impactful overseas experiences for students and volunteers through a blend of charitable and commercial operations. Their mission? Empowering young people to travel with purpose, while supporting sustainable development initiatives in communities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With a mix of charity and business entities under their umbrella, the work is dynamic, meaningful, and far from ordinary.

Job Description

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Bookkeeper to join their growing remote finance team. This role calls for someone with strong technical skills in Xero and a solid foundation in accounting principles. You'll play a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy across multiple international entities, including both non-profit and for-profit divisions within the travel and development sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple entities
• Reconcile bank accounts and financial records (GBP, USD, ZAR, INR, TZS)
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including supplier and customer liaison
• Prepare and post journals, maintain ledgers, and manage cash flow
• Support payroll processing and employee expense reconciliation
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
• Set up payments via systems like Teleru (experience not required, training provided)
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and internal policies
• Use Xero and Zoho (linked) to manage invoicing, transactions, and reporting
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams across multiple time zones
• Understand and correctly classify complex accounting transactions (e.g. income in advance, deferred income, intercompany transfers)
• Contribute to audit preparation and grant/donation financial tracking

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant in a multi-entity environment
• Advanced working knowledge of Xero (non-negotiable), including reconciliations, journals, and reporting
• Familiarity with Zoho for invoicing and Wise, OFX, or Revolut is a plus
• Prior experience in the travel or charity/non-profit sector strongly preferred
• Ability to manage financial operations across multiple currencies and time zones
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools
• AAT qualification or similar preferred
• Comfortable occasionally working outside standard hours when needed due to global collaboration demands

Benefits

• 100% Remote (Work from anywhere in South Africa)
• Work with a mission-led global team across the UK, Asia, Africa, and the Americas
• 20 days of annual leave plus 8 UK public holidays
• Flexible summer working hours (half-day Fridays from May to August)
• Exposure to a dynamic mix of charitable and commercial finance work
• Make a real impact supporting global education and development

NB

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.