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Bookkeeper (Xero Expert)

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 4+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
  • Proficiency with Xero, UK payroll, VAT, and multi-entity financials
  • Experience in real estate/property management is a plus
  • Legally eligible to work as an Independent Contractor in the Philippines with own device and stable internet

Requirements:

  • Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping across properties: manage invoices, payments, receipts, income tracking, and perform bank reconciliations with credit control
  • Generate monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and provide insights for decision-making
  • Handle UK payroll and employee expenses, and file VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
  • Maintain books for multiple SPVs, keeping accurate revenue and expense records and managing digital records and property data using Re-Leased, Google Sheets, and CRM systems

Job description

We’re Hiring: Bookkeeper (Xero Expert | Remote PH-Based)

  • Budget: ₱400/hour (starting, based on experience)
  • Schedule: Full-Time | UK hours (GMT)
  • Work-from-home | Independent Contractor

As a Bookkeeper, you will oversee and manage the company's day-to-day bookkeeping activities: oversee the financial operations across a diverse portfolio of properties, manage invoices and payment, balance accounts, pay employees and pull together reports to help the client understand where they stand financially. You'll work remotely with a collaborative team across the UK and the Philippines, contributing directly to the company's financial health and strategic growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee financial transactions: invoices, payments, receipts, income tracking
  • Manage digital records & financial documentation
  • Perform tenant invoicing, credit control, and follow-ups on outstanding payments
  • Handle UK payroll and employee expense processing
  • File VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
  • Generate monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheets, cash flow)
  • Maintain CRM and property data using tools like Re-Leased and Google Sheets
  • Manage books for multiple SPVs (entities) — accurate tracking of revenue and expenses
  • Run bank reconciliations and chase late payments
  • Collaborate with property and operations teams to ensure financial alignment
Tools You'll Use:
  • Xero (certification required)
  • Google Sheets, Trello, Re-Leased, CRM systems
What We're Looking For:
  • ✅ 4+ years of hands-on bookkeeping experience
  • ✅ Confident with Xero, UK payroll, VAT, and multi-entity financials
  • ✅ Experience in real estate/property management is a plus
  • ✅ Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive — someone who can own the books
  • ✅ Legally eligible to work as an Independent Contractor in the Philippines
  • ✅ Has their own device and stable, secure internet
Bonus Points For:
  • ⭐️ Experience in start-up or remote-first teams
  • ⭐️ Familiarity with UK-based workflows
  • ⭐️ Re-Leased experience

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