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Senior Bookkeeper
Job summary
A UK-based property organization is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to manage multi-entity bookkeeping operations remotely. The ideal candidate is a Xero-certified professional with 3-5 years of experience in senior bookkeeping, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of UK VAT compliance. This role offers a salary range of R30 000 to R35 000 and is perfect for detailed-oriented finance professionals looking for meaningful work in a remote team.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of senior-level bookkeeping experience required.
- Xero certified advisor with up-to-date certification.
- High attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
Responsibilities
- Lead bookkeeping processes across multiple entities.
- Prepare finance dashboards for management.
- Support UK VAT submissions and compliance.
Skills
Tools
A values-led UK-based property and social impact organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Bookkeeper to 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.
R30 000 - R35 000
- 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
- Optimise and maintain workflows in Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax, and Telleroo
- 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
- Prepare weekly finance dashboards: cash position, debtors, and payables
- Lead preparation for monthly finance reviews with leadership
- Support quarterly UK VAT submissions and compliance
- Ensure accurate record‑keeping aligned with UK financial regulations
Essential:
- Xero Certified Advisor with up‑to‑date certification
- Minimum 3-5 years of senior‑level bookkeeping experience
- Proven experience managing multi‑entity finance
- In‑depth knowledge of intercompany transactions and reconciliations
- Solid understanding of UK VAT requirements and submission timelines
- High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and system thinking
- Access to a reliable laptop/PC and stable internet connection
Desirable:
- Experience with workflow automation and financial integrations
- Comfort working in a remote, collaborative team environment
- Experience with visual reporting tools or dashboard creation
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.