Bookkeeper

Emerge; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Huzzle is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a fully remote team supporting international clients. You will maintain financial records, process transactions, and assist with month-end close from home.

The ideal candidate has strong Excel/Sheets skills, experience with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and a solid grasp of accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations. This role offers long-term remote work with a focus on accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper or similar accounting role.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar software.
• Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable internet connection and home-working setup.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across accounts.
• Record and categorize daily financial transactions in accounting software.
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations regularly.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with payment follow-ups.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and digital records.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare basic financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Support payroll processing and related record-keeping where required.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure records are accurate and compliant.
• Collaborate remotely with clients, accountants, and internal teams.
• Support additional finance and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel/Sheets

English communication

Remote work

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms across a wide range of industries.

Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you're hired in-house as a valued member of their team.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Job Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to join one of our clients in a fully remote position. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking a long-term remote bookkeeping job with an international company.

You'll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and supporting day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable working independently, and proficient with modern accounting and bookkeeping software.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Record and categorize daily financial transactions in accounting software.
• Perform bank, credit card, and account reconciliations regularly.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with payment follow-ups.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and digital records.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare basic financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Support payroll processing and related record-keeping where required.
• Identify discrepancies and ensure financial records remain accurate and compliant.
• Collaborate remotely with clients, accountants, and internal team members.
• Support additional finance and administrative tasks as required.

• Previous experience as a Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant, Finance Assistant, or in a similar accounting role.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar platforms.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets skills.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information responsibly.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable internet connection and a suitable home-working setup.

Nice to Have:

• Formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Experience working remotely with UK, US, Canadian, European, or Australian companies.
• Familiarity with payroll, expense management, or financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting startups, agencies, or fast-growing businesses.

Competitive compensation based on experience, skills, and the specific client opportunity.

Fully remote role with the opportunity to work with international companies.

Career growth opportunities with ambitious and growing businesses.

Long-term opportunities with companies looking for reliable finance professionals.

Remote-first working environment using modern accounting and collaboration tools.

Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to contribute directly to the financial operations of the business.