Business Accounts Assistant

Urang; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A property management company is seeking a Business Accounts Assistant based in Stellenbosch. This role involves bookkeeping, financial reporting, and liaising with teams on financial queries. Ideal candidates will have a degree, relevant property accounting experience, and strong technical skills. Offering a salary range of R18,000 to R24,000 per month, with remote work capabilities and occasional meetings in Stellenbosch. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Benefits

15 days annual leave

Remote work arrangement

Occasional in-person meetings

Qualifications

• Degree-level education; a professional qualification is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of business and property accounting systems.
• Property accounting background desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly reconciliations and accurate bookkeeping for Business Accounts.
• Raise sales invoices and process incoming payments.
• Conduct credit control for Business Accounts.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education

Professional qualification (SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA)

Job description

Job Title

Business Accounts Assistant

Location

Stellenbosch, Western Cape
London-based team (remote-friendly with an easy commute to Stellenbosch, Cape Town)

Job Brief

Urang manages residential and commercial blocks across London and continues to expand as a result of recommendations from clients and leaseholders who are happy with the attention they receive from our management team. Urang also offers a property management service for landlords who let their properties.

Our unique combination of experience has allowed us to put in place quality control systems of the highest standard. This makes us swift, flexible and responsive, allowing us to absorb new instructions of any size with ease so our clients can be confident their buildings are managed with the utmost professionalism from day one.

We are now looking to hire a Business Accounts Assistant who is seeking career development within a supportive and growing finance team. You will be working alongside our Service Charge Account Managers, Credit Controllers, Accounts Administrators, Property Managers and will be reporting to the Senior Business Accountant.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the property industry and a solid understanding of management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly reconciliations and accurate bookkeeping for Business Accounts
• Raise sales invoices and process incoming payments
• Check and upload supplier invoices to the system for payment processing
• Assist in compiling and presenting financial and budget reports
• Liaise with the Service Charge team on financial queries and discrepancies
• Conduct credit control for Business Accounts
• Monitor quarterly targets and cashflow, report discrepancies to Line Manager

Requirements

• Degree-level education; a professional qualification (SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an advantage
• Strong communication and technical skills
• Solid understanding of business and property accounting systems
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word
• Property accounting background desirable
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and strong attention to detail

Salary and Benefits

• R18,000- R24,000 per month (depending on experience)
• 15 days annual leave (plus South African public holidays)
• Monday to Friday, 09:00- 18:00 (SA time)
• Remote work arrangement with occasional visits to Stellenbosch

Please Note

Preference will be given to candidates residing within the Western Cape, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Stellenbosch. A stable internet connection is essential, particularly during load shedding.

This position supports Urang Property Management’s commitment to Employment Equity. In accordance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitably qualified South African citizens from designated groups.

Candidates must have legal authorisation to work in South Africa. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.