[Hiring] Bookkeeper @Remote Recruitment

Role Description

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Bookkeeper for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own the monthly books for a UK business.

This is a full-time, 100% remote role for South African talent, working UK hours: 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).

Key responsibilities

• Record sales and purchase invoices
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts
• Manage supplier payments and customer receipts
• Prepare month-end figures for review
• Keep records organised and audit-ready

Qualifications

• Experience as a bookkeeper or accounts clerk
• Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
• Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)

Requirements

• Familiarity with UK VAT
• Experience with Dext or Hubdoc
• A bookkeeping certificate

Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
• A stable, full-time role with a UK employer
• Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
• Room to grow as the business grows

Company Description

Remote Recruitment connects talented South Africans with UK businesses that want reliable, motivated remote team members. We match you carefully, support you through the hiring process and stay in touch once you start, so you can settle in with confidence.