International Bookkeeper (Remote, South Africa)

Due to our continued expansion, we are on the lookout for a talented International Bookkeeper to join our remote team. If you are looking to further your career in bookkeeping or have previous experience in a similar role, this is the perfect opportunity for you to join our international team.

Atrium is a Global HR Consultancy with registered businesses in the UK and Hong Kong, and a global team of employees, consultants, and associates, who all work from home (totalling c100 people on various contracts full and part-time).

Role Purpose

We seek a highly organised and detail-oriented International Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of UK accounting standards and experience working with clients from diverse cultural and business backgrounds.

Our bookkeeping function has grown organically since our inception in May 2017, and we are looking for someone who can take over the bookkeeping role to keep the business functioning well (our bookkeeper is retiring) and spend time enhancing and improving some of our processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Raising: Prepare and issue accurate invoices to clients promptly, ensuring that all relevant details are included and that payments are received promptly. This will be in multiple currencies.
• Supplier Payments: Process payments to suppliers, ensuring that invoices are verified and approved before payment. Multiple currencies.
• Financial Data Entry: Accurately input financial transactions, including invoices, payments, and bank statements in multiple currencies.
• Bank Reconciliation: Prepare and reconcile bank statements.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• VAT Returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns to the UK tax authorities, considering any international VAT implications. (This could be done by our UK Accountants)
• Payroll Processing: Provide the correct information for our payroll providers for processing for UK employees, Hong Kong employees, and Spanish contractors, including calculating bonuses and commission, expenses, and deductions.
• Currency Transactions: Assist with foreign currency transactions, including buying and selling currencies as needed for business operations. 
• Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations and maintain accurate records of currency transactions.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Data Analysis: Analyse financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential areas for improvement.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations, including IFRS.
• Client and Colleague Communication: Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, providing clear and concise financial information, and working within our defined values.

Qualifications

• – Strong proficiency in accounting software, preferably Xero (but could be others, e.g.,
  QuickBooks).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of international accounting standards (preferred).

Behaviours 

• Proactive: Take initiative to identify potential issues and propose solutions.
• Continuous improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Adaptable: Be open to change and willing to learn new skills and techniques.
• Team Player: Collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Ethical: Adhere to high ethical standards and maintain confidentiality of sensitive
  information.