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More roles at VirtuHireSenior Accounts Officer - Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Listed for South Africa
From the employer's advert: Location: South Africa, remote Employment type: Permanent, full-time Working hours: Monday to Friday, UK hours preferred.
Employer listed it 2 days ago · Added yesterday
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Salary
Not stated
Location
Listed for South Africa
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Other
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What the advert says
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- Working hours
Location: South Africa, remote Employment type: Permanent, full-time Working hours: Monday to Friday, UK hours preferred.
- Where you can work from
Support the handover of the existing UK-based accounts function.
- Contract
Location: South Africa, remote Employment type: Permanent, full-time Working hours: Monday to Friday, UK hours preferred.
- Experience asked for
- Not mentioned in the advert
- Pay
- Not mentioned in the advert
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in South Africa. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "South Africa, Remote"
- Job description states: "UK-based"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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Before you apply
Experience: employer states
Written as a nice-to-have
- “Solid hands-on experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliations, ideally four or more years.”
- “Experience invoicing international clients and handling foreign currencies; exposure to GBP, EUR and AED would be advantageous.”
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About the role
Location: South Africa, remote Employment type: Permanent, full-time Working hours: Monday to Friday, UK hours preferred. South African hours may be considered, provided reliable coverage of the accounts inbox is maintained. Preferred start date: 1 December 2026, or no later than 1 January 2027 Reports to: Co-founder and Director
About the Business
A London-based digital media and advertising sales business is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Officer to take ownership of its day-to-day accounts function. The business represents premium publishers and works with advertisers and agencies across international markets.
This is an opportunity to become the first member of a growing South African finance team, with the potential to supervise a junior accounts colleague as the function develops.
About the Role
You will manage the accounts inbox and the full accounts receivable and accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, supplier payments and clean ledgers.
The position requires a technically strong, organised finance professional who can work independently and communicate confidently with international clients, agencies, publishers and suppliers.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of the accounts inbox and respond promptly and professionally to finance queries.
Raise and issue invoices to international clients accurately and on time.
Manage accounts receivable, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
Process supplier and publisher invoices and manage the accounts payable cycle.
Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies and resolve billing queries.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers and financial records.
Handle high-volume, multi-currency invoicing and transactions.
Communicate with clients, agencies, publishers and suppliers to resolve account queries.
Support the handover of the existing UK-based accounts function.
Establish reliable processes and maintain an organised debtors book.
Help develop the South African finance function, with the potential to guide a junior team member.
Experience and Qualifications
Solid hands-on experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable and reconciliations, ideally four or more years.
Experience invoicing international clients and handling foreign currencies; exposure to GBP, EUR and AED would be advantageous.
Strong proficiency in cloud accounting software and Excel.
Requirements
- ·Key Responsibilities
- ·Take ownership of the accounts inbox and respond promptly and professionally to finance queries.
- ·Raise and issue invoices to international clients accurately and on time.
- ·Manage accounts receivable, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
- ·Process supplier and publisher invoices and manage the accounts payable cycle.
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at VirtuHire, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
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