Bookkeeper
The Legends Agency Cape Town
Bookkeeper
Join a Boutique Firm Supporting the Creative Sector, Flexible & Remote Working
Remote (UK Hours, Preferably Cape Town-Based) | Up to R28 000 / £13,000 - £15,000 per annum
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique accountancy and tax advisory firm focused on the media and entertainment sector, including film, TV, music, live performance, fashion, and new media. With a fully remote team spread across the globe, they offer a human, flexible approach to finance.Their collaborative culture and client-first ethos make them a trusted partner for creative professionals and businesses alike.
The Role: Bookkeeper
This is a full-time remote role for an experienced bookkeeper who thrives in a dynamic, detail-driven environment. You'll manage financial records, VAT submissions, payroll processing, and supplier payments for a portfolio of UK-based creative industry clients.Working UK hours, you'll operate as an embedded part of each client's finance team, providing high-quality, timely support while liaising with accountants and HMRC as needed.
Key Responsibilities- Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice
- Maintain accurate records in Xero, QuickBooks, or FreeAgent
- Complete bank reconciliations and post journals
- Prepare and submit UK VAT returns (MTD-compliant)
- Manage supplier payments and client bank accounts
- Process payroll, including PAYE and pensions
- Handle HMRC communications and certificate requests
- Support year-end accounts and management reporting
- Manage client inboxes and finance-related communications
- Assist with onboarding new clients and updating records
- Suggest and implement process improvements
- 3+ years bookkeeping experience in a UK accountancy practice
- Strong grasp of double-entry bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll
- Proficient in Xero (essential); QuickBooks or FreeAgent a plus
- Strong Excel skills and confident in using cloud-based tools
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Clear communicator, able to explain finance to non-finance clients
- AAT-qualified or equivalent practical experience preferred
- Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working remotely
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