Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

This remote Bookkeeper role is a key part of a specialist professional services environment, supporting UK-based clients with accurate, compliant financial records from South Africa.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position focuses on maintaining high-quality bookkeeping for a portfolio of UK clients within a corporate, legal, and tax advisory context. You will ensure that financial data is precise, timely, and aligned with UK compliance standards while working closely with accountants and the wider team.

Key responsibilities include

• Recording day-to-day financial transactions and maintaining accurate ledgers
• Reconciling bank accounts and posting journals to keep records complete and up to date
• Managing UK VAT returns, applying current VAT rules and compliance requirements
• Acting as the main point of contact for your client portfolio, meeting deadlines and advising on record keeping
• Using cloud-based tools such as Dext and Xero to streamline processes and maintain best practice
• Preparing clean, well-structured year-end files and supporting accountants with accounts preparation
• Collaborating with colleagues across corporate, legal, tax, and accountancy services to deliver a consistent, high-quality client experience

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Essential requirements

• Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong UK bookkeeping expertise, including VAT preparation and compliance
• Daily, practical experience using Dext and Xero
• Relevant bookkeeping qualifications
• Demonstrable ability to manage a client portfolio independently
• Based in South Africa, with the ability to work UK business hours
• High level of attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and commitment to accurate record keeping
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to developing skills and embracing high ethical standards

NICE TO HAVE The following would be advantageous

• Experience supporting corporate, legal, and tax advisory work
• Background working with international clients from a professional services or corporate services firm
• Exposure to premium-level, high-compliance environments

WHY JOIN US

This opportunity sits within a recognised, high-growth professional services context in the UK legal and accounting sector, supporting clients from multiple jurisdictions. The firm has been acknowledged in independent rankings as one of the fastest-growing law and accounting providers in Europe and has received multiple awards for employer quality and service delivery.

Key advantages of the role include

• Remote working from South Africa, serving UK-based clients
• Structured working patterns aligned to UK hours, with a culture that actively discourages regular evening and weekend work
• Competitive salary with bonus and commission opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing, award-winning professional services environment
• Direct access to senior professionals (Directors, Associate Directors, Managers and Associates) who support learning, professional development, and high standards of practice
• To apply, please submit your CV and relevant supporting documents for consideration.