Bookkeeper (Xero Proficient) - 48970609679

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Role: Bookkeeper

Priority Location: South Africa 

Working Hours: 9AM - 5PM (GMT) Mon - Fri

Salary Range: $1700 - $2500 USD per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)

Type of contract: Independent Contractor 

Type of job: Remote

About the Role: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Remote Bookkeeper based in South Africa to support our portfolio of UK-based dental practices. The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, excellent knowledge of Xero, and the ability to work efficiently within UK business hours.

This role is a Dental Accounting Specialist responsible for the comprehensive, day-to-day bookkeeping and financial reporting for multiple UK dental clients. The core function involves maintaining accurate financial records, handling all transactional processing (A/P, A/R, bank recs) primarily using Xero, and preparing timely management accounts and reports. The role requires strong adherence to UK accounting standards and proactive client communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for multiple dental clients.
• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and daily bank reconciliations in Xero.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and cash-flow updates.
• Reconcile payroll journals submitted by UK payroll providers.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding queries, missing documentation, and financial updates.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and best practices.
• Support end-of-year processes and work closely with UK accountants.

Qualifications:

Required

• Based in South Africa with a reliable internet connection.
• Proven experience using Xero (certification preferred).
• 3+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably for UK clients.
• Strong understanding of UK bookkeeping processes, VAT, and reporting timelines.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work fully remotely and during UK business hours.
• A friendly person who is comfortable speaking to clients when necessary and can build and maintain a good rapport with them.

Preferred

• Experience working with dental practices or other healthcare clients is an advantage.