Remote Recruitment is looking for a Senior Bookkeeper to oversee multi-entity bookkeeping operations across a growing housing group. This vital role ensures financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and supports strategic decision-making in a mission-driven business providing temporary and long-term accommodation solutions. You will lead the day-to-day finance function, optimise systems, and collaborate closely with leadership.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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.
Nice to Have
- Experience with workflow automation and financial integrations.
- Comfort working in a remote, collaborative team environment.
- Experience with visual reporting tools or dashboard creation.
Technical Stack
- Xero
- Dext
- ApprovalMax
- Telleroo
Team & Environment
You'll join a remote team in a values-led, mission-driven, and supportive environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: R30 000 - R35 000
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
Remote Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.
