Finance Assistant/ Remote Bookkeeper

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CPT001107/NDB

Apply before Jun 14 2026 | 30 Days left

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Our client is a London-based property maintenance company servicing clients ranging from housing associations to high-end estate agents. They pride themselves on delivering responsive, high-quality service for everything from minor repairs to full property refurbishments.We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Remote Bookkeeper to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting functions. You will assist in preparing and reviewing invoices, maintaining records, and supporting other administrative finance tasks to ensure smooth business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and prepare invoices for accuracy before submission to clients
Quotes, Job cards plus material schedules are generated by the operations team on Xero. Responsibility of Finance Assistant to check quotes, Job cards, supplier invoices versus material schedules prior to invoicing the customer?
Chase overdue invoices and send monthly statements to clients
Upload and process supplier invoices
Reconcile company card (Pleo) transactions against job management software
Ensure all insurance documentation (company and vehicle) is current and properly filed
Support with vehicle fleet administration including PCNs and parking
Respond to client emails via the shared finance inbox
Provide general administrative support to the Finance Supervisor
Assist with ongoing finance tasks as required

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years bookkeeping or finance admin experience
Familiarity with accounting software (Xero experience is a must)
Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Professional communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in the property maintenance sector is advantageous

Remote Work Requirements:

Must have remote-ready setup
Dedicated home office workspace (desk, quiet environment)
Stable fibre internet connection
Reliable desktop PC or laptop
UPS or inverter to mitigate load shedding
Ability to work UK business hours

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