Remote Finance Assistant: Xero, AR/AP, AI‑Ready

South Cape Recruitment; George; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

South Cape Recruitment is assisting a fast-growing UK advisory firm to recruit a home-based finance specialist in South Africa. Three+ years in accounts receivable/payable or credit control, hands-on Xero experience, and comfort with Coupa or SAP Ariba are essential.

You will be proactive, discreet, and detail-oriented, with strong English writing skills and the ability to chase senior contracts while maintaining client relationships. UK VAT knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable and/or credit control.
• Hands-on Xero experience including invoices, bills, credit notes and bank reconciliation.
• Comfortable with procurement portals (Coupa or SAP Ariba) and PO rules.
• Able to chase senior client contracts by email and phone without harming relationships.
• Accurate, detail-focused and checks invoices against POs, quotes, and contracts.
• Strong Excel and MS 365 skills with excellent written English.
• AI literate and adaptable, keen to learn as AI becomes more integrated.
• Knowledge of UK VAT or ability to learn quickly.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Credit control

Xero

Excel

MS 365

AI literate

UK VAT

Proactive

Detail oriented

Discreet

Education

SAIPA / CIMA / ACCA qualification

BCom in Accounting

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

Job description

South Cape Recruitment is assisting a fast-growing UK advisory firm to recruit a home-based finance specialist in South Africa. Three+ years in accounts receivable/payable or credit control, hands-on Xero experience, and comfort with Coupa or SAP Ariba are essential.

You will be proactive, discreet, and detail-oriented, with strong English writing skills and the ability to chase senior contracts while maintaining client relationships. UK VAT knowledge is a plus.