Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Huzzle explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. This role is suited for senior-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

AboutHuzzleAtHuzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include fast-growing startups, digital agencies, SaaS companies, and tech-enabled businesses across industries such as MarTech, FinTech, EdTech, and eCommerce. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with innovative companies where you become a valued member of the team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and autonomous Bookkeeper to anchor our financial operations. In this role, you will take full ownership of day-to-day record-keeping, ensuring our financial data is precise, up-to-date, and compliant. This is a critical position for a XERO expert who thrives in a remote environment and enjoys providing the financial clarity necessary for leadership to make informed decisions.

Job Type:Full-time

Location:Remote (UK Working Hours)

Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and manage accurate financial records exclusively within XERO.
* Perform comprehensive reconciliation of bank statements and accounts.
* Manage the end-to-end processing of invoices, payments, and employee expenses.
* Prepare clear and concise financial reports for regular leadership review.
* Execute month-end close processes to ensure financial integrity.
* Ensure strict compliance with UK bookkeeping standards and HMRC requirements.

Requirements
* Proven hands-on experience managing books within XERO accounting software.
* Strong background in UK bookkeeping, including familiarity with HMRC practices and regulations.
* Deep understanding of fundamental bookkeeping principles (AR/AP, reconciliations, and ledgers).
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, delivering high-quality work to deadlines.
* Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
* Clear communication skills for reporting directly to the CEO.

Benefits

🌎 Fully remote work environment

🕰️ Flexible schedule with independent workflow

📈 Direct collaboration with company leadership

🎯 Streamlined processes and modern tech stack

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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

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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 Huzzle

Huzzle is a company in the manager industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 11 open positions on Hirezar. View all Huzzle jobs →

Bookkeeper - Xero Specialist