Bookkeeper

Remote Recruitment

Remote · South AfricaFull Time29,000-32,000Posted October 9, 2026

Salary: R29 000 – R32 000 per month

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.

Role overview

You will keep the books of a UK business accurate and up to date, owning the day-to-day ledgers, reconciliations and month-end prep. 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

What you'll need

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)

Nice to have

Familiarity with UK VAT

Experience with Dext or Hubdoc

A bookkeeping certificate

What's on offer

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

About Remote Recruitment

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.

Apply with your CV and a short note on why this role suits you. Remote Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably capable candidates.

Originally posted on Himalayas

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