Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer

Urang; Stellenbosch; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a remote Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer. This role requires solid bookkeeping skills and attention to detail. You will generate reports, process payments, and liaise with property managers and suppliers. The position offers a salary of R17,000 - R20,000 per month and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive remote working environment

Opportunity for growth

Exposure to UK-based property management business

Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Proven bookkeeping experience.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Proficient in accounting systems with advanced Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Generate accounts payable reports and process payments.
• Liaise with property managers to resolve invoice queries.
• Communicate with external suppliers for payment discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate invoicing with utility companies.
• Work with insurance providers for prompt premium payments.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title:
Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer
Location:
Remote (South Africa-based)

About Us

Urang Property Management is a leading London-based company, managing over 800 residential and commercial blocks across the city. Our growth has been driven by client satisfaction and strong word-of-mouth recommendations. We also offer a specialist property management service for landlords letting their properties.

Our success is built on delivering swift, flexible, and high-quality services. As we continue to grow, we are looking to expand our finance team with the addition of an Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer.

About the Role

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid bookkeeping experience and a passion for numbers and organisation. Reporting to the Senior Accounts Payable and Receivable Officer, you will work closely with a collaborative team of Service Charge Accountants, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators, and Property Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate accounts payable reports and process payments via BACS and cheques
• Liaise daily with property managers to resolve invoice queries
• Communicate with external suppliers to clarify payment discrepancies
• Correspond with utility companies to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
• Ensure all invoice details on the system are correct and meet company standards
• Work with insurance providers to ensure premiums are paid promptly

Requirements

• Degree-level education
• Proven bookkeeping experience
• Strong technical and communication skills
• Proficient in accounting systems, with advanced Excel and Word skills
• Previous experience in property accounting (advantageous)
• Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative remote working environment
• Opportunity for growth and professional development
• Exposure to a well-established UK-based property management business
• Salary: R17,000 - R20,000 per month (depending on experience)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 18:00 (SA Time)
• Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent

Eligibility
This role supports employment within South Africa. Candidates must have legal authorisation to work in South Africa. Urang is committed to fair and equitable employment practices and may give preference to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment for this position.