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POSITION INFO:
Are you a detail-driven individual with experience in treasury administration, purchase ledger, or financial processing? Want to work with a dynamic UK-based accountancy firm while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid model in Cape Town or Johannesburg? This is the role for you!
We’re looking for a Insolvency Bookkeeper/Accountant to handle critical cashbook entries and support a busy UK team on high-impact insolvency and restructuring projects. Full training on our specialist cloud-based software will be provided — giving you the tools to thrive and grow in a fascinating sector!
Location: Hybrid — Work from our Cape Town or Johannesburg offices in South Africa
Contract Type: 12 Month Annual Renewable Contract
This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with experience in treasury administration, purchase ledger, or related fields to expand their skills in the insolvency sector.
Key Responsibilities
Receipts Processing
- Regularly review bank accounts for receipts.
- Notify the UK team promptly about incoming receipts.
- Receive and follow instructions regarding the nature of receipts.
- Accurately record receipts in the specialist software, including appropriate VAT coding.
- Maintain a log of cheques received, monitor their clearance, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
Payments Processing
- Receive instructions from the UK team for payments.
- Follow procedures for processing payments, including verifying recipient bank details by phone where necessary.
- Load payments into the specialist software with correct coding and supporting documentation for manager approval.
- After approval, upload payments to the bank account for electronic processing.
- Complete the payment process in the specialist software once paid by the liquidator/administrator.
Bank Account Management
- Assist with opening new bank accounts for assignments.
- Conduct monthly reconciliations for approximately 100 bank accounts.
- Prepare and post journals when required.
- Manage bank account closures when appropriate.
Additional Responsibilities
- Prepare simple VAT and corporation tax returns.
- Liaise with banks via telephone for various queries and requests.
- Handle ad-hoc tasks such as processing payments to unclaimed dividends accounts or reissuing payments.
Requirements:
- Completed 3-year Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, such as treasury administration or purchase ledger.
- Proficient in accounting software such as Xero.
Personal Qualities and Skills
- Strong Communication Skills: Confident communicator via phone, video calls, and written correspondence.
- Attention to Detail: Ability to record transactions accurately and promptly.
- Organizational Skills: Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing workloads, and working independently.
- Time Management: Work effectively to meet deadlines.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable learning new software and procedures.
- Remote Working Experience: Familiar with working in remote and hybrid environments.
- Software Proficiency: Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you’re excited to be part of an internationally connected team and make a real impact in the world of insolvency and restructuring, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!
