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Bookkeeping Assistant (Xero)

Job Overview:

As a Bookkeeping Assistant (Xero), you will be the backbone of financial accuracy for a growing property portfolio, ensuring every transaction is properly recorded and reconciled in real time. This role puts you in control of maintaining clean, up-to-date financial records across multiple property companies, enabling data-driven decisions at the ownership level. You'll work directly with the business owner to transform how they track and analyze property performance, moving from year-end surprises to daily financial clarity.

Schedule: Flexible during Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT; Part-time role

Responsibilities:

  • Reconcile bank transactions daily in Xero across three separate property companies.
  • Allocate rental income to specific properties for accurate performance tracking.
  • Match and code invoices to the correct properties and expense categories.
  • Maintain up-to-date financial records to support real-time AI-driven reporting systems.
  • Ensure all transactions are properly categorized for property-by-property analysis.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records proactively.
  • Support month-end processes and maintain organized financial documentation.
  • Provide accurate data that feeds into automated cash balance and performance reports.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience with Xero accounting software.
  • Strong bookkeeping and bank reconciliation skills.
  • Experience managing accounts for multiple entities or cost centers.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
  • Comfortable working with property-related transactions (rental income, maintenance costs, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in property or real estate accounting.
  • Experience with cloud-based accounting integrations.
  • Familiarity with UK accounting practices and terminology.
  • Ability to identify opportunities to improve financial processes.

Independent Contractor Perks:

  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

One application, multiple possibilities: When you apply, our team reviews your background against all current openings, not just this one! If a different role fits your skills, we'll get in touch! We also encourage you to keep exploring our job board and apply directly to any position that excites you.

Bookkeeping Assistant (Xero)

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Part Time (20 - 34 Hours per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Flexible between MON-FRI, 9-5, GMT

Published on

Oct 13 2026

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“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”

— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

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