Bookkeeper (Xero Proficient)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R31,450 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
______________________________________________________________________Role: BookkeeperPriority Location: South AfricaWorking Hours: 9AM - 5PM (GMT) Mon - FriSalary 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 ContractorType of job:RemoteAbout 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 aDental Accounting Specialistresponsible 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 usingXero, 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:RequiredBased 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.PreferredExperience working with dental practices or other healthcare clients is an advantage.
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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 aDental Accounting Specialistresponsible 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 usingXero, 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.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R31,450/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,700/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 748 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →