Bookkeeper (Remote Uk Practice / Xero & Quickbooks)

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

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to handle day-to-day bookkeeping for UK clients. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Xero and QuickBooks Online, possess strong attention to detail, and have excellent communication skills in English. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation, requiring alignment with UK working hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience working with UK clients is mandatory.
• Reliable home internet and ability to work UK hours.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Communication in English

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