Bookkeeper (xero expert)Celeste Global

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 payments, 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.⭐️ Location: 100% Remote (Philippines-based)
⭐️ Schedule: Full-Time, GMT (London) hours
⭐️ Role Type: Independent Contractor
⭐️ Rate: ₱400/hour (starting, based on experience)What you'll do: As a Bookkeeper use tools like Xero, Google Sheets and Re-Leased to keep everything organized and accurate. You'll have experience in real estate, a firm approach to credit control and expertise in UK payroll. You'll manage:
Financial Transactions & Record Keeping:
Accurately process and record payments, invoices, income, and receipts, ensuring proper allocation to each company entity.
Maintain organized digital filing systems for financial documents, focusing on accessibility and compliance.
Tenant Invoicing, Accounts Receivable & Credit Control:
Prepare invoices for all tenants, both existing and new, ensuring accurate documentation in Re-Leased and CRM.
Take a proactive approach to credit control, encouraging tenants to adopt standing orders for rent payments. Follow up rigorously to secure timely payments, reaching out by phone to debtors if necessary.
Track outstanding rent and charges, maintain accurate records and work directly with tenants to resolve payment delays.
Payroll & Employee Expenses: Process employee payroll, managing deductions and ensuring timely payments. Verify and process employee expenses according to company policy.
VAT Returns & Tax Compliance: Complete VAT returns for all SPVs within the portfolio, adhering to HMRC standards, and coordinating with accountants as needed to meet compliance deadlines.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:
Generate monthly financial statements for each entity, including cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheets.
Conduct monthly bank reconciliations in Xero, promptly addressing any discrepancies.
System Utilization:
Use Re-Leased to monitor property-specific data, tenant payments, and generate financial reports.
Maintain CRM records to ensure tenant details, lease agreements, and payment histories are up-to date and accurate.
Multi-Entity Financial Management:
Manage the finances of multiple SPVs, ensuring correct fund allocation, expense tracking, and revenue management.
Work closely with property and operations teams to ensure financial data aligns with lease agreements and operational needs.
Credit Control Focus:
Enforce strong credit control measures, ensuring tenants meet their rent obligations on time.
Encourage and monitor tenant compliance with standing order payments, reducing the need for manual payment tracking.
Take direct action on any outstanding payments by contacting tenants or other relevant parties to resolve balances owed.
Ad Hoc projects as needed
About you:
✅ Legally eligible to work in PH as an Independent Contractor
✅ Strong fluency in written and verbal English
✅ You must have your own laptop / computer and secure, high speed, secure internet access
✅ 4+ years in a generalist Bookkeeping role; including UK payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable
✅ Expertise in Xero accounting software; Xero certification required
✅ Real estate or property management industry knowledge
✅ You're a confident communicator-comfortable hopping on calls or emails with potential leads.
✅ You're organized, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling different tasks.Bonus for:
⭐️ Experience in fast-paced start-ups
⭐️ Experience with the commercial real estate software Re-LeasedPowered by JazzHR
Celeste Global

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time