Looking for candidates from the Philippines 🇵🇭
Position: Bookkeeper
Work hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM UK Time
Compensation range: USD 1,600 - 2,000/month

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About the client
Our client is a fast-growing international consumer goods brand operating across retail and e-commerce channels. The business has experienced rapid growth, doubling in size over the past year, and works with a large network of retailers alongside a thriving online presence. With a strong operational backbone and a high-performance culture, the company values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement across its finance function.

About the role
Our client is seeking a Bookkeeper to support a high-volume, fast-paced finance team. This role is the core of daily financial operations, focused on transactional finance, and requires someone who thrives in fast-paced environments with large invoice volumes. You will support the Finance Team Lead and work within a structured finance function, managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys high-volume work, and takes pride in ensuring every transaction is recorded with precision.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end retail accounts receivable processes, including generating and issuing large volume invoices per week, primarily to retail partners.

• Track, apply, and reconcile complex discount structures with accuracy.

• Monitor outstanding balances and conduct proactive credit control, professionally following up on overdue payments while maintaining strong retailer relationships.

• Manage accounts payable processes, handling a large volume of supplier invoices per week.

• Conduct structured payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments.

• Perform daily bank postings and weekly bank reconciliations within the accounting system.

• Investigate unreconciled items and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Manage invoice approvals using structured workflows.

• Collaborate with internal Operations and Retail teams to investigate discrepancies, resolve retailer disputes, and escalate complex issues to the Finance Team Lead.

• Support month-end close activities, including clearing reconciliations, chasing outstanding receipts, and assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and accruals where required.

• Maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records and associated systems.

• Contribute to continuous process improvements and identify opportunities to create efficiencies using automation and AI tools where appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in a high-volume environment such as FMCG, retail, or e-commerce.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Experience processing high volume of invoices.

• Proficiency with Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax, and GSuite is preferred.

• High level of attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Ability to manage repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling business environment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a natural curiosity to investigate discrepancies thoroughly.

• Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and work independently.