Bookkeeper(QuickBooks and Xero) at Recours Global HR

  • Full Time
  • Nairobi

Recours Global HR

Recours Global HR is hiring a full-time bookkeeper to manage financial records using QuickBooks and Xero. This job in Kenya offers the opportunity to maintain accurate client accounts, handle reconciliations, and support VAT compliance from an office-based role in Nairobi. Jobs in finance require precision and attention to detail—this position rewards both qualities.

📋 Job Overview

Bookkeeper(QuickBooks and Xero) at Recours Global HR – Recours Global HR Kenya Job Details

  • Our client is seeking for a bookkeeper to maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks, and Xero where applicable, ensuring compliance, supporting reporting, and enabling timely progression of work without escalation.

The Bookkeeper is successful when:

  • Client records in QuickBooks or Xerare accurate and up tdate at all times
  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations are complete and correct
  • VAT returns are prepared accurately and on time as required
  • MTD compliance is met
  • Data is clean, consistent, and review-ready
  • Minimal corrections are required at review stage
  • Queries from Accountant/Penny are limited and non-repetitive
  • Workflow progresses without delay or backlog
  • Key Responsibilities
  • The Bookkeeper is accountable for:
  • Bookkeeping & Technical Delivery (QuickBooks)
  • Maintain complete and accurate records in QuickBooks Online, or Xerincluding:
  • Bank transaction posting and allocation
  • Bank, credit card, and loan reconciliations
  • Documentation matches Balance Sheet for bank statements/loans etc
  • Purchase invoice and expense processing tcorrect Chart of Accountants
  • Sales invoice posting and receipt allocation
  • Maintenance of accurate ledgers (debtors, creditors, nominal)
  • VAT return preparation and submission support, where required
  • MTD submission were required
  • Recode items as required for VAT and Year End
  • Journal entries (within competence)
  • Maintaining clean audit trails for pay roll, VAT and YE Accounts
  • All work must:
  • Be correctly coded and consistently applied
  • Be supported with appropriate documentation
  • Be fully reconciled (nunexplained differences)
  • Be ready for Accountant review without material gaps
  • Deadline Ownership
  • Maintain awareness of all assigned deadlines (VAT, MTD, month-end, reporting cycles)
  • Ensure:
  • Work is started early
  • Missing information is requested promptly
  • Issues are identified early
  • Ndeadline becomes urgent due tdelay
  • Client Communication
  • Respond tclient queries within 1 business day.
  • Communication must be:
  • Clear and professional
  • Aligned with the client tone and standards
  • Practical and commercially aware
  • Free from unnecessary technical jargon
  • Must not provide advice outside competence; escalate where required.
  • Workflow & Systems Discipline
  • Maintain accurate job tracking across:
  • Update Tracker (including colour status)
  • All work must show:
  • Correct status
  • Clear ownership
  • Defined next action
  • Ninactive or “unknown” jobs
  • Data Integrity & Cleanliness
  • Maintain clean ledgers with nduplication or miscoding
  • Ensure:
  • Suspense accounts are cleared promptly
  • Aged debtors/creditors are accurate
  • Bank feeds are reviewed regularly (not left unattended)
  • Flag inconsistencies or anomalies early
  • Escalation Awareness
  • Identify and escalate:
  • Unusual transactions
  • Potential compliance risks
  • Cashflow concerns
  • Poor record-keeping from clients
  • Any uncertainty in treatment
  • Professional Standards
  • Must comply with:
  • HMRC requirements (including VAT and MTD regulations)
  • Companies Act requirements (where relevant trecords)
  • Data protection regulations
  • Internal process and quality standards
  • Confidentiality at all times
  • Ongoing training in QuickBooks and Xerand bookkeeping standards

Essentials

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant, or similar finance role.
  • Direct responsibility for preparing and issuing client invoices.
  • Hands-on experience using at least one accounting system (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar).
  • Strong attention tdetail and careful, structured approach twork.
  • Confidence working with numbers and financial data.
  • Clear, professional written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Comfortable working collaboratively with remote colleagues.
  • Proactive mindset and willingness ttake ownership of work.
  • Working Environment & Equipment
  • Office-based role in Nairobi.
  • All equipment provided, including:
  • Computer and monitors
  • Headset and telephony systems
  • Secure access trequired systems
  • Candidates are not required tprovide their own equipment.
  • Remuneration is aligned with experience and current market standards.

🎯 How to Apply

To apply for this job please visit www.recoursglobal.com.

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