Accounts Assistant

Remote Choice

. Complete regular Accounts Receivable reconciliations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, including financial reconciliations and ledger management. Proficient in accounting software and Excel, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Receivable ManagementAccounts Payable ManagementFinancial ReconciliationAccounting Software ProficiencyPart-Qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA

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Hard Skills

Accounts ReceivableAccounts PayableFinancial ReconciliationLedger ManagementSupplier Payment ProcessingBank ReconciliationPayroll ProcessingJournal ProcessingExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Part-Qualified ACCAPart-Qualified CIMAPart-Qualified ACA

Industry Keywords

Finance AdministrationCredit ControlAged Receivables LedgerSupplier StatementsOnline Payment Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete regular Accounts Receivable reconciliations
Reconcile customer accounts, invoices, credit notes and payments
Investigate unmatched and incorrectly allocated customer payments
Maintain the aged receivables ledger and support credit-control activity
Reconcile Accounts Payable and supplier statements
Process supplier invoices and credit notes
Prepare supplier payment runs
Complete bank and payment-provider reconciliations
Reconcile online payment platforms against the accounting system
Assist with payroll processing and payroll reconciliations
Process journals and support the wider finance team during month-end
Investigate and resolve ledger discrepancies
Maintain accurate and well-controlled AR and AP ledgers
Assist with general finance administration and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, or in a similar finance role
Strong Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable experience
Good experience completing financial reconciliations
Working knowledge of accounting software
Strong Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confidence investigating discrepancies rather than simply processing transactions
Good organisational skills and ability to manage recurring weekly and monthly processes accurately
Proactive approach to problem-solving
Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA status – essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time permanent employment
Remote work from South Africa
Scope to develop experience and responsibilities as the business expands