Accounts Administrator

Remote Choice; Remote; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation is looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their finance team. This full-time remote role involves managing sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, and financial reporting in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical skills, IT proficiency, and experience in finance roles. Opportunities for professional growth and development are available for the right individual within this supportive organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office-based finance or accounts role.
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping principles.
• Experience with credit control, ledger management or invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Manage Sales and Purchase Ledgers daily.
• Process Applications for Payment (AFPs) and invoices.
• Handle credit control and debtor accounts.
• Generate financial reports for management.
• Maintain financial records using cloud-based software.

Skills

Numerical and analytical ability

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Discretion and reliability

Education

AAT Level 2 or HNC in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Accounting Software

simPRO

Job description

Location

Remote

About The Company

Our client is a well‑established organisation specialising in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire and security systems across the UK. They provide a nationwide service through a central control centre and dedicated regional delivery teams, ensuring consistent, high‑quality support to their customers.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Accounts Administrator to join the finance team. This is a full‑time role within a busy and fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the company’s financial operations, including managing sales and purchase ledgers, credit control and assisting with management reporting. The role offers excellent scope for professional growth, with opportunities to develop new skills and progress within the organisation for the right individual. Reports to: Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day management of Sales and Purchase Ledgers
• Checking, verifying and processing Applications for Payment (AFPs) and invoices from external contractors
• Preparing and sending client pre‑approval accounts prior to invoicing
• Managing credit control and debtor accounts
• Producing and maintaining financial reports for management
• Liaising with other departments to gather financial data and information
• Maintaining financial records using cloud‑based software (SharePoint)
• Managing accounts payable, including invoice processing, reconciliation and ensuring timely payments
• Providing general administrative support within the finance department as required
• Providing ad‑hoc support to Elite Desk

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
• Capable of working effectively in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment
• High level of IT proficiency, with the ability to work across multiple systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Self‑motivated with a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Discreet, reliable and trustworthy when handling confidential information
• Knowledge of Sage Accounting Software and simPRO is advantageous but not mandatory

Essential Qualifications

• A relevant qualification such as AAT Level 2 or HNC in Accounting/Finance would be beneficial

Experience Required

• Previous experience working in an office‑based finance or accounts role is required
• Good understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
• Experience with credit control, ledger management or invoice processing preferred