Bookkeeper (Remote Uk Practice / Xero & Quickbooks)

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

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and reconciliations for a portfolio of UK clients. Candidates must have 3+ years of bookkeeping experience and be proficient in Xero and QuickBooks Online. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and assisting with VAT preparation. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills in English, and reliable home internet are essential. The position is full-time, with working hours aligned to the UK time zone.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in bookkeeping.
• Experience with Xero and Dext, or similar tools.
• Ability to work UK hours (10am – 6pm SA time).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent English communication

Experience with multiple client files

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

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa