Senior Bookkeeper

The Resume Database; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led property organization based in the UK is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to manage multi-entity bookkeeping across its housing group. This role involves overseeing financial accuracy, improving automation systems like Xero, and maintaining clean financial data. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of bookkeeping experience, knowledge of UK VAT, and strong analytical skills. Join a supportive remote team focused on making a social impact while providing meaningful work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years senior-level bookkeeping experience.
• Proven experience managing multi-entity finance.
• Solid understanding of UK VAT requirements and submission timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly bookkeeping processes across multiple entities.
• Prepare weekly finance dashboards for cash position and debtors.
• Support quarterly UK VAT submissions and compliance.

Skills

Xero Certified Advisor

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Workflow automation

Experience with financial integrations

Tools

Xero

Dext

ApprovalMax

Telleroo

Job description

A values-led UK-based property and social impact organisation is seeking an experiencedSenior Bookkeeperto oversee multi-entity bookkeeping operations across its growing housing group.

This role is vital to ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making in a mission-driven business providing both temporary and long-term accommodation solutions.

As a Senior Bookkeeper, you'll lead the day-to-day finance function, optimise systems like Xero and ApprovalMax, and collaborate closely with leadership to maintain clean financial data and reporting.

If you're a Xero-certified professional with a deep understanding of intercompany finance, automation tools, and UK compliance — this role offers meaningful work within a supportive remote team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead weekly bookkeeping processes across multiple entities
• Oversee client invoicing, credit control, and supplier payments
• Manage bank reconciliations and ensure up-to-date cash flow data
• Maintain accurate intercompany accounts and deferred income records
• Track rental income and costs, ensuring correct allocations across properties
• Respond to finance-related queries via shared inboxes

Systems & Automation

• Optimise and maintain workflows inXero,Dext,ApprovalMax, andTelleroo
• Manage user access, system permissions, and integration integrity
• Drive automation and system improvements to streamline financial processes
• Collaborate with operations and tech teams to align financial and property systems

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare weekly finance dashboards : cash position, debtors, and payables
• Lead preparation for monthly finance reviews with leadership
• Support quarterlyUK VAT submissionsand compliance
• Ensure accurate record-keeping aligned with UK financial regulations

Qualifications and Experience

• Xero Certified Advisorwith up-to-date certification
• Minimum 3–5 years senior-level bookkeeping experience
• Proven experience managingmulti-entity finance
• In‑depth knowledge ofintercompany transactionsand reconciliations
• Solid understanding ofUK VATrequirements and submission timelines
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and system thinking
• Access to a reliable laptop / PCandstable internet connection
• Experience with workflow automation and financial integrations
• Comfort working in a remote, collaborative team environment
• Experience with visual reporting tools or dashboard creation

About the company

We connect top‑tier South African talentwith leadingUK and European companiesthrough remote work opportunities.

As a specialist recruitment firm, we help businesses scale with skilled professionals while providing job seekers with life‑changing career prospects.

Our expertise spanstechnology, finance, marketing, HR, and business support, ensuring the perfect match between talent and employer needs.

We prioritiseculture fit, career growth, and seamless remote hiring—empowering professionals to thrive in global roles.

Join us and take yourcareer beyond borders!