Bookkeeper – Property Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily bookkeeping tasks for various business entities.

• Conduct daily bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts.

• Ensure precise financial records are maintained within Xero.

• Classify and categorize both income and expenditures.

• Process and reconcile invoices, payments, and financial transactions.

• Track outstanding payments and assist with the accounts receivable process.

• Maintain comprehensive records for properties, businesses, and projects.

• Examine discrepancies and resolve any reconciliation issues.

• Assist with financial reporting and deliver accurate information.

• Detect unusual transactions and escalate issues as needed.

• Provide support for general property and tenancy administration.

• Keep tenant and property records up to date.

• Address tenant inquiries promptly.

• Communicate effectively with students, tenants, parents, and other stakeholders.

• Follow up on any outstanding documentation or actions.

• Aid in tenancy-related administration and correspondence.

• Support the coordination of property-related tasks.

• Organize and maintain digital records and documentation efficiently.

• Contribute to improving and documenting administrative processes as the role evolves.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive hands-on bookkeeping experience.

• Strong proficiency in using Xero.

• Demonstrated ability to perform bank reconciliations accurately and consistently.

• Experience managing a high volume of financial transactions.

• Exceptional numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

• Confidence in investigating discrepancies instead of merely processing transactions.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Professional communication abilities for direct interactions with customers or tenants.

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

• Capability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Prior experience with multiple entities, companies, or bank accounts in Xero is highly advantageous.

• Background in property, lettings, real estate, or property management is beneficial.

• Proactive, self-reliant, dependable, organized, and accountable.

• Strong judgement, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to recognize exceptions and escalate issues appropriately.

• Proficient at handling sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.

• Comfortable working with cloud-based systems and digital records.

• Strong Excel or spreadsheet capabilities.

• Personal access to a reliable computer or laptop.

• Consistent, high-speed internet connection.

• Comfortable working remotely and engaging with a UK-based team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for professional growth and development.

• Flexible working hours that accommodate your schedule.

• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Access to the latest tools and technology.

• Potential for career advancement within the company.