Part-Time Bookkeeper - Construction Sector Experience Preferred

Remote Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading remote recruitment agency is hiring a meticulous Bookkeeper to support a UK-based property development company. This part-time role is perfect for a highly organized finance professional with at least 3 years of experience, particularly in multi-entity accounts. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, performing reconciliations, and reporting to lenders. You’ll work from South Africa with flexible conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced skills in Xero and Microsoft Excel (non-negotiable).
• Comfortable working with UK-based clients and familiar with UK financial systems.
• Access to a laptop and reliable internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across five entities using Xero.
• Perform monthly bank and invoice reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit monthly drawdown schedules for development finance.
• Compile and send accurate lender reports, including Excel schedules.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Advanced Xero skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Dext

Cresco

Fathom

Job description

Job Overview

We’re hiring a meticulous and experienced Bookkeeper to support a UK-based property development company. This part-time opportunity is ideal for a highly organised finance professional with experience in managing multi-entity accounts. You’ll work closely with the founder to maintain accurate financial records, assist in reporting to lenders, and optimise bookkeeping processes.

If you’re highly proficient in Xero and Excel, have a strong understanding of financial best practices, and enjoy working independently, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in a growing UK business – all from the comfort of your home in South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records across five entities using Xero, integrated with Dext and Cresco.
• Perform monthly bank and invoice reconciliations.
• Use or quickly learn tools like Fathom for cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and submit monthly drawdown schedules for development finance.
• Compile and send accurate lender reports, including Excel schedules and invoice packs.
• Track and analyse cost variances between fee proposals and actual invoices.
• Support the founder in analysing budget vs actual performance across developments.
• Assist with data management from appraisal spreadsheets and forecasts.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements in finance workflows.
• Reduce manual oversight by ensuring precision and consistency in financial processes.

• Minimum 3 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
• Advanced skills in Xero and Microsoft Excel (non-negotiable).
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working with UK-based clients and familiar with UK financial systems.
• Access to a laptop and reliable internet connection.

Preferred:

• Experience in construction or property development finance.
• Familiarity with Dext, Cresco, and Fathom (or ability to learn quickly).
• Exposure to drawdown schedules, lender reporting, and quantity surveying principles.