Group Bookkeeper

Remote Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Group Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping across multiple entities. This role demands a detail-oriented and Xero-certified professional with at least three years of experience in a multi-entity environment. You will streamline financial records, support decision-making, and contribute to a socially impactful mission. Competitive salary includes R30,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience in a multi-entity environment.
• Familiarity with UK VAT and quarterly submissions.
• Access to a laptop/PC and stable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenant/client invoicing, recharge invoices, and credit control.
• Conduct supplier payments and manage receipt tracking.
• Prepare weekly reports: cash position, debtors, and outstanding bills.

Skills

Xero Certified Advisor

Detail-oriented

Strong understanding of intercompany transactions

Analytical mindset

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Telleroo

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Group Bookkeeper

Salary: R30,000 per month

Join a values-driven UK-based property and social impact organisation as a skilled Group Bookkeeper. In this pivotal role, you will manage the bookkeeping across multiple entities within a dynamic housing group that delivers both temporary and long-term accommodation solutions. This opportunity is perfect for a detail-oriented Xero-certified professional who thrives in a structured yet mission-led environment.

You will work closely with leadership and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records, streamline systems, and support impactful decision-making through clear financial reporting. If you enjoy multi-entity finance management, automation, and contributing to a socially conscious mission, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Bookkeeping

• Manage tenant/client invoicing, recharge invoices, and credit control
• Import bills via Dext and ApprovalMax, ensuring accurate coding and approvals
• Coordinate Telleroo payment runs and approval workflows
• Conduct supplier payments and manage receipt tracking
• Perform bank reconciliations across group entities
• Maintain accurate intercompany balances and deferred income records
• Track rental income, expenditure, and ensure correct financial allocations
• Resolve internal and external queries via shared finance inboxes

Systems & Process Management

• Optimise the use of Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax, and Telleroo
• Manage user access and permissions
• Support automation and workflow improvements with the Senior Bookkeeper
• Ensure data integrity across financial and property systems

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare weekly reports: cash position, debtors, and outstanding bills
• Support monthly finance meetings with clean, prepared data
• Assist in VAT submissions and ensure UK compliance
• Reconcile divisional and property-level performance data
• Create visual dashboards in tools like Power BI or Trevor.io

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Xero Certified Advisor
• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience in a multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Proficient in Dext, ApprovalMax, Telleroo, and Excel
• Familiarity with UK VAT and quarterly submissions
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Access to a laptop/PC and stable internet connection

Desirable:

• Experience in property, housing, or social impact sectors
• Knowledge of finance workflows and system automation
• Analytical mindset with interest in visual reporting and dashboards
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating remotely