Accounts Administrator

Support UK accounting operations in a remote role covering bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, and statutory compliance.

Location: Remote (South Africa) | Working Arrangement: Remote | Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (UK Hours) | Salary: R20,000 – R25,000

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client operates within the property management sector, providing accounting and financial management services. The role supports UK-based accounting operations, including bookkeeping, payroll administration, statutory reporting, and client portfolio management.

The successful candidate will work across a variety of finance functions while liaising directly with clients and ensuring compliance with UK accounting and HMRC requirements.

THE ROLE: ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR

This role is responsible for managing a broad range of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities across a portfolio of clients. The position includes responsibility for month-end accounting, payroll administration, reconciliations, statutory submissions, fixed asset accounting, and management reporting while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting finance-related activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaise with clients within the assigned portfolio.


• Process cashbooks and bank reconciliations.


• Oversee creditor processing and reconciliations.


• Process month-end journal entries.


• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.


• Maintain fixed asset registers.


• Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and annual depreciation.


• Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations.


• Prepare management accounts.


• Administer the full UK payroll function.


• Reconcile VAT and submit HMRC returns.


• Electronically file annual accounts and confirmation statements with HMRC.


• Update the internal workflow management system.


• Assist with other finance-related tasks as requested.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience.


• Diploma or Degree in Accounting.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.


• Proficiency in Xero and Sage Business Online.


• Proficiency in payroll software, with Simple Pay preferred.


• Experience in HMRC filing.


• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients.


• Experience working in an accounting firm, with UK experience preferred.


• Proven experience in the accounting sector, particularly with UK-based clients and regulations.


• Familiarity with intercompany accounting practices and fixed asset management.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Deadline-driven.


• Team player.


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.