# Senior Bookkeeper

> Remote Recruitment · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-13

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

**Role overview**

Remote Recruitment is hiring a remote Senior Bookkeeper to support a UK-based employer from South Africa. You'll own the day-to-day books and make sure the numbers are clean before they reach the accountant. This is a fully remote role working 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST).

**Key responsibilities**

-   Maintain the general ledger and post journals accurately
-   Run bank, supplier and customer reconciliations each month
-   Manage VAT records and prepare returns for review
-   Produce month-end reports and management accounts packs
-   Support the accountant at year-end and keep audit trails tidy

**What you'll need**

-   Solid bookkeeping experience up to trial balance
-   Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
-   Confidence with spreadsheets and reconciliations
-   Clear written and spoken English
-   A reliable home internet connection and quiet workspace

**What's on offer**

A salary of R25,000 – R30,000 per month, fully remote work, UK business hours, and a stable long-term UK client. Apply through Remote Recruitment today.

## Apply

[Apply at Remote Recruitment](https://apply.workable.com/remote-recruitment/j/27C9E7212F/apply)

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