Accounts Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Perform regular reconciliations for Accounts Receivable.

• Reconcile customer accounts, invoices, credit notes, and payments.

• Investigate unmatched and incorrectly allocated payments from customers.

• Maintain the aged receivables ledger and assist with credit-control operations.

• Reconcile Accounts Payable along with supplier statements.

• Process invoices and credit notes from suppliers.

• Prepare payment runs for suppliers.

• Complete reconciliations for bank and payment providers.

• Reconcile online payment platforms with the accounting system.

• Assist in payroll processing and related reconciliations.

• Process journals and provide support to the wider finance team during month-end activities.

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in the ledger.

• Maintain accurate and well-managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledgers.

• Assist with general finance administration and reporting tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, or in a comparable finance role.

• Strong experience in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

• Proficient in completing financial reconciliations.

• Familiarity with accounting software.

• Strong skills in Excel.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Confidence in investigating discrepancies instead of merely processing transactions.

• Good organizational skills with the ability to manage recurring weekly and monthly processes accurately.

• Proactive problem-solving approach.

• Part-qualified status in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment.

• Opportunity for remote work from South Africa.

• Potential for growth in experience and responsibilities as the business grows.