Bookkeeper

About the position

Bookkeeper
Join a fast-growing international accounting firm supporting UK clients
Remote | R22 000 - R25 000 per month

About Our Client
A growing accounting firm providing full-service financial support to UK-based clients. This remote opportunity allows you to work directly with the UK office while developing your career in a professional and client-focused environment.

The Role: Bookkeeper
This is a key role supporting the UK office with end-to-end bookkeeping and payroll services. You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate financial records, timely submissions to HMRC, and smooth payroll administration. The role requires a strong understanding of UK accounting practices and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience
• Liaise directly with a portfolio of clients
• Process cashbook entries and perform bank reconciliations
• Manage creditor processing and reconciliations
• Post month-end journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Maintain and manage fixed asset registers including depreciation and disposals
• Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly management accounts
• Administer UK payroll and submit returns using Simple Pay or similar
• Reconcile VAT and file returns with HMRC
• Electronically file annual accounts and confirmation statements with HMRC
• Keep internal workflow systems updated
• Assist with other ad hoc finance-related tasks

About You

• Minimum 5 years of relevant bookkeeping experience
• Diploma or degree in accounting
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experienced in Xero and Sage Business Online
• Skilled in payroll software, ideally Simple Pay
• Familiar with UK accounting regulations and HMRC filing
• Background in an accounting firm, ideally with UK client experience
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Organised, deadline-driven, and able to work under pressure
• Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills

Desired Skills:

• Bookkeeping
• MS Office
• Zero
• Sage
• Simple Pay
• HMRC

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma