Bookkeeper / Accounts Preparation Semi-Senior

Streets LLP; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm seeks a capable and experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation professional to support UK clients. This full-time remote role involves end-to-end bookkeeping, VAT and tax return preparation, and accounts compliance. Candidates should have a strong bookkeeping background, familiarity with tools like Xero and QuickBooks, and the ability to learn quickly. The position offers both stability and growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Immediate availability is a significant advantage.
• Experience with VAT returns is essential.
• Ability to manage workload independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping for UK clients.
• Prepare VAT returns in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Handle client queries via email and Teams.

Skills

Strong bookkeeping background

Experience preparing VAT returns

Tax experience

Ability to prepare accounts to trial balance

Capability to learn new systems quickly

Education

SAIPA / SAICA / or equivalent

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountants

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Iris

Excel

MyWorkPapers

Job description

About the Role

Streets Chartered Accountants (Brighton Office) is seeking a capable, highly experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Preparation professional to support our growing team during a very busy period and beyond.

This is a full-time remote role, supporting UK clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, self‑assessment tax returns, and accounts preparation. The role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and manage both simple and complex workloads with minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Accounting

• Perform end-to-end bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK clients.

• Prepare VAT returns accurately and in line with HMRC guidelines.

• Prepare self‑assessment tax returns (UK experience preferred but not essential if tax experience exists).

• Support with accounts preparation, including working from bank statements, spreadsheets, and other source documents.

Accounts Preparation & Compliance

• Assist in preparing limited company statutory accounts (training provided where required).

• Use MyWorkPapers for smaller limited companies where appropriate.

• Work closely with the Brighton team to take jobs from initial bookkeeping all the way to final review stage.

Client Engagement & Queries

• Handle client queries professionally via email and Teams.

• Escalate more complex queries to the partners as needed.

• Build confidence to interact directly with clients once familiar with the processes.

Collaboration & Workflow

• Work closely with management, who will provide oversight and guidance as they transition into a senior role.

• Collaborate with the partners as escalation points.

• Attend remote meetings and maintain strong communication with the Brighton office.

Software & Tools

Primary Software (Required or Easily Learnable)

• Xero (main platform)

• QuickBooks

• Iris (accounts production)

Additional Tools

• Excel (bank statement imports, data manipulation)

• MyWorkPapers (occasionally)

Prior experience with every tool is not mandatory. Strong Xero skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly are essential.

What We’re Looking For

Must‑Have Experience

• Strong bookkeeping background.

• Experience preparing VAT returns.

• Tax experience (even if not UK‑specific).

• Ability to prepare accounts to trial balance and assist with statutory accounts.

• Capability to start quickly with minimal hand‑holding.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAIPA / SAICA / or equivalent.

• Part‑qualified or fully qualified accountants are welcome, especially if comfortable doing hands‑on, nitty‑gritty work.

Competencies

• Fast learner, especially with accounting software.

• Comfortable managing workload independently in a remote environment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Proactive communicator.

• Willing to do both basic and advanced work—aligned with the Streets culture that everyone gets involved at all levels.

Why This Role Is Important

• The role will initially involve high‑volume, detail‑focused work, and then evolve into more complex statutory accounts and client ownership.

• This position offers both stability and growth inside a supportive UK practice.

Availability Requirements

• Immediate availability is a significant advantage.

• Shorter notice periods or immediate starters will be prioritized due to urgent workload.