Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant

RemoteCA Limited; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteCA Limited is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant to join our international finance team. The role supports day-to-day accounting across European entities with some exposure to US operations, ensuring accurate records and managing supplier and customer accounts.

You will assist with month-end reporting, coordinate payroll aspects with providers, and seek process improvements, automation where possible, working in a dynamic, global environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting or finance qualification (BCom Accounting, Finance Diploma or equivalent).
• 2 - 4 years' experience in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or similar role.
• Experience with international businesses or European operations is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, manage payment schedules, reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage customer invoicing, allocate incoming payments, monitor balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconciliations: Perform bank, supplier, customer and intercompany reconciliations.
• Month-End Support: Assist with journal entries, accruals and month-end reporting.
• Payroll Coordination: Support payroll administration and liaise with external providers.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

GL & Month-end

Excel

English communication

Education

BCom / Finance Diploma

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant to join the finance team of an international business operating across the tourism and leisure sector.

The role will support the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple European entities, with some exposure to US operations. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, managing supplier and customer accounts, supporting payroll coordination and assisting with month-end reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes and working within a dynamic international environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, manage payment schedules, reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Accounts Receivable: Manage customer invoicing, allocate incoming payments, monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Reconciliations: Perform bank, supplier, customer and intercompany reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Month-End Support: Assist with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and month-end reporting across multiple entities.
• Payroll Coordination: Support payroll administration, liaise with external payroll providers and ensure accurate recording of payroll-related transactions.
• Financial Administration: Maintain accurate accounting records, support cash flow monitoring and assist with financial documentation and compliance.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve accuracy and introduce automation where appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

• Relevant accounting or finance qualification (BCom Accounting, Finance Diploma or equivalent).
• 2 - 4 years' experience in an accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Practical experience managing both AP and AR processes, including reconciliations and payment processing.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles, general ledger accounting and month-end processes.
• Experience working with international businesses or European accounting operations is advantageous.
• Experience with QuickBooks is highly advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, dependable and comfortable working independently as part of an international finance team.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.