Bookkeeper

SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping function across multiple hospitality venues while providing accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls.

POSITION INFO:

 Bookkeeper

Join a Multi-Site UK Hospitality Business Supporting Finance Operations Across Multiple Venues

Remote | Cape Town, South Africa | R26,000 – R34,000 per month | Monday to Friday, UK Hours (35–40 hours per week)

About Our Client

Our client is a growing UK-based hospitality business operating multiple pub and venue locations. They are seeking a highly capable Bookkeeper to support the finance and operations teams by ensuring accurate financial management, supplier payments, reporting, and bookkeeping across multiple entities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-site environment where accuracy, accountability, and commercial awareness are highly valued.

The Role: Bookkeeper

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping function across multiple hospitality venues while providing accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls. You will work closely with the UK finance and operations teams, ensuring supplier payments are processed correctly, reconciliations are completed accurately, and site-by-site financial performance is reported effectively.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, working independently, and supporting operational teams with finance-related administration while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• 3+ years of bookkeeping or finance experience managing accounts across multiple entities or sites
• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple pub and hospitality locations
• Prepare and maintain site-by-site and global Profit & Loss reports
• Process, review, and reconcile supplier invoices, bills, and financial transactions
• Set up and manage weekly payment runs for suppliers and service providers
• Review and validate weekly financial reports across all sites
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records
• Monitor cash flow and identify discrepancies or anomalies
• Assist with month-end processes and financial reporting requirements
• Manage supplier accounts and resolve invoice or payment queries
• Support finance and operational teams with financial administration
• Ensure all financial information remains accurate, compliant, and up to date
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative projects as required

About You

• 3+ years of experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable, Finance Administrator, or similar finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Sage (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience preparing site-by-site and consolidated Profit & Loss reports
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, supplier management, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience managing supplier payments and weekly payment runs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple sites and priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication skills with the confidence to engage with finance and operational stakeholders
• Experience supporting UK-based businesses would be advantageous
• Reliable internet connection and suitable remote working environment
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of identifying and resolving issues before they escalate
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support both finance and operational functions