Bookkeeper

Talent Shore; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global organization is looking for a detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their remote finance team. This role requires strong expertise in Xero and involves maintaining financial accuracy across various entities. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, managing financial records, and supporting payroll processing. Ideal candidates will have prior bookkeeping experience, especially in multi-currency environments, and a proactive approach to their work. The position offers flexible hours and benefits including annual leave and opportunities to make a positive impact globally.

Benefits

100% Remote work

20 days of annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working hours in summer

Exposure to charitable and commercial finance work

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts and financial records.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical skills in Xero

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualification or similar

Tools

Xero

Zoho

Wise

OFX

Revolut

Job description

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.