Accounts Payable Associate

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. Process and accurately code and post around 1,000 supplier invoices per month across group entities .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaJuniorMid-Level💰 ZAR 20,000 - ZAR 24,000 per monthWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, payment runs, and ledger reconciliation across multiple entities and currencies. Proficient in using automation tools and accounting software to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

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Accounts Payable ManagementXero ExperienceQuickBooks Online ExperienceAP Automation ToolsUK Purchase Ledger Experience

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Hard Skills

Invoice CodingSupplier Payment ProcessingLedger ReconciliationCIS DeductionsAccrual PreparationMulti-Currency HandlingFinancial ReportingBudget Holder CommunicationAP Ageing MonitoringDiscrepancy Investigation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsClear CommunicationTrustworthinessAutonomy

Tools & Technologies

DextApprovalMaxSpendeskGoogle WorkspaceAI Automation

Certifications & Qualifications

FCA Code of Conduct Awareness

Industry Keywords

Accounts PayablePurchase LedgerSupplier InvoicesFinancial ControllerMulti-Entity OperationsStart-Up ExperienceM&A IntegrationBookkeeping KnowledgeCIS AwarenessFinancial Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and accurately code and post around 1,000 supplier invoices per month across group entities
Use Dext to capture invoices and ApprovalMax to route approvals to budget holders
Prepare and process several weekly supplier payment runs and month-end runs across all entities
Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and maintain accurate supplier master data
Own the aged creditors ledger and monitor AP ageing across entities
Chase open and overdue items and flag unusual or disputed items
Process subcontractor payments, apply CIS deductions, and help prepare monthly CIS returns under the Financial Controller’s supervision
Act as the first point of contact for supplier and internal invoice and payment queries
Support month-end close and purchase-ledger balance-sheet reconciliations
Organise documentation and provide information for internal and external audits
Identify repetitive manual tasks and improve AP processes through automation and AI
Work across Xero and QuickBooks Online while supporting AP across a multi-entity, multi-currency group

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least two years in a dedicated accounts payable or purchase ledger role, handling several hundred invoices a month or more
Experience supporting a business based outside your own country
Experience processing ledgers for overseas entities, handling more than one currency, and working with a finance team in another time zone
Hands-on UK purchase ledger experience, including UK VAT treatment on supplier invoices and GBP payment runs
Experience running or materially supporting AP across more than one legal entity
Hands-on experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks Online
Experience with AP automation tools such as Dext, ApprovalMax or Spendesk, or close equivalents
Experience closing AP to a hard deadline, preparing accruals and owning purchase-ledger balance-sheet reconciliations
Proven track record of working fully remotely with autonomy
Strong attention to detail and organisation across multiple entities and deadlines
Comfortable with Google Workspace and quick to learn new systems
Clear, friendly and confident communication with suppliers and colleagues
Trustworthy handling of confidential financial information
Interest in using technology and AI to reduce manual finance work
FCA Code of Conduct obligations
Start-up or scale-up experience, M&A and integration, bookkeeping knowledge, CIS awareness, and AP automation or AI project experience are additional credit rather than required

Benefits

Comp & perks

23 days annual leave plus South African public holidays and a day off for your birthday
Medical aid with Discovery, the Classic Smart plan, funded by us
Provident fund: we contribute 5% of your basic salary, alongside a matching 5% from you
Funded professional study towards CIMA or ACCA, including fees and study leave
Support for your mental health and wellbeing via Oliva
A MacBook for work use