Job Title
Bookkeeper
Location
Fully Remote (South Africa-based)
Working Hours
- UK Standard Time : 9 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM (GMT)
- Summer Hours (May - Aug) : Mon-Thurs 8 : 30 AM - 6 : 00 PM, Fri 8 : 30 AM - 12 : 30 PM
About Our Client
Our client is a purpose-driven global organisation that delivers impactful overseas experiences for students and volunteers through a blend of charitable and commercial operations. Their mission? Empowering young people to travel with purpose, while supporting sustainable development initiatives in communities across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. With a mix of charity and business entities under their umbrella, the work is dynamic, meaningful, and far from ordinary.
Job Description
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Bookkeeper to join their growing remote finance team. This role calls for someone with strong technical skills in Xero and a solid foundation in accounting principles. You'll play a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy across multiple international entities, including both non-profit and for-profit divisions within the travel and development sectors.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple entitiesReconcile bank accounts and financial records (GBP, USD, ZAR, INR, TZS)Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including supplier and customer liaisonPrepare and post journals, maintain ledgers, and manage cash flowSupport payroll processing and employee expense reconciliationAssist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reportsSet up payments via systems like Teleru (experience not required, training provided)Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS) and internal policiesUse Xero and Zoho (linked) to manage invoicing, transactions, and reportingCollaborate with finance and operations teams across multiple time zonesUnderstand and correctly classify complex accounting transactions (e.g. income in advance, deferred income, intercompany transfers)Contribute to audit preparation and grant / donation financial trackingRequirements
Proven experience as a Bookkeeper or Junior Accountant in a multi-entity environmentAdvanced working knowledge of Xero (non-negotiable), including reconciliations, journals, and reportingFamiliarity with Zoho for invoicing and Wise , OFX , or Revolut is a plusPrior experience in the travel or charity / non-profit sector strongly preferredAbility to manage financial operations across multiple currencies and time zonesHighly organised, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong Excel skills and familiarity with cloud-based accounting toolsAAT qualification or similar preferredComfortable occasionally working outside standard hours when needed due to global collaboration demandsBenefits
100% Remote (Work from anywhere in South Africa)Work with a mission-led global team across the UK, Asia, Africa, and the Americas20 days of annual leave plus 8 UK public holidaysFlexible summer working hours (half-day Fridays from May to August)Exposure to a dynamic mix of charitable and commercial finance workMake a real impact supporting global education and developmentNB
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not received a response from the Talent Acquisition team within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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