Bookkeeper (Remote Uk Practice / Xero & Quickbooks)

Your Ecommerce Accountant; Durban; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping and reconciliation for UK clients. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency in Xero and QuickBooks Online, and excellent communication skills in English. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work during UK hours. Salary is R28,000–R32,000 per month.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience of Xero and QuickBooks Online.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client files.

Responsibilities

• Process and post purchase invoices via Dext accurately and promptly.
• Perform bank reconciliations in Xero and QuickBooks Online.
• Assist with VAT reconciliation and preparation for UK submissions.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication in English

Time management

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Dext

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper who can take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliation tasks for a portfolio of UK clients.

You’ll be working within Xero and QuickBooks Online, using Dext and other automation tools to manage the bookkeeping process from source documents through to reconciliations and VAT preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post purchase invoices via Dext accurately and promptly
• Perform bank reconciliations in Xero and QuickBooks Online
• Reconcile clearing and suspense accounts monthly (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Amazon, Shopify)
• Post and reconcile payroll journals and related PAYE / NIC accounts
• Assist with VAT reconciliation and preparation for UK submissions
• Communicate effectively with UK Pod Leaders to flag queries or anomalies
• Support the month-end process and ensure all ledgers are fully reconciled

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in bookkeeping
• Experience of Xero
• Experience using Dext (Receipt Bank) or similar
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client files
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Reliable home internet and ability to work UK hours (10am – 6pm SA time)

Desirable

• Experience working with UK clients (mandatory)
• Excellent working knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks Online
• Solid understanding of clearing account reconciliations and VAT principles

Salary: R28,–R32, / month

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries: Accounting

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa