Accounts Administrator

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

CS112

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

R20,000 – R25,000

SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for managing a broad range of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities across a portfolio of clients.

POSITION INFO:

Accounts Administrator
Support UK accounting operations in a remote role covering bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, and statutory compliance.

Location: Remote (South Africa) | Working Arrangement: Remote | Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (UK Hours) | Salary: R20,000 – R25,000

ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client operates within the property management sector, providing accounting and financial management services. The role supports UK-based accounting operations, including bookkeeping, payroll administration, statutory reporting, and client portfolio management.

The successful candidate will work across a variety of finance functions while liaising directly with clients and ensuring compliance with UK accounting and HMRC requirements.

THE ROLE: ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR
This role is responsible for managing a broad range of accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities across a portfolio of clients. The position includes responsibility for month-end accounting, payroll administration, reconciliations, statutory submissions, fixed asset accounting, and management reporting while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting finance-related activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaise with clients within the assigned portfolio.
Process cashbooks and bank reconciliations.
Oversee creditor processing and reconciliations.
Process month-end journal entries.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Maintain fixed asset registers.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisitions, disposals, and annual depreciation.
Handle intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Prepare management accounts.
Administer the full UK payroll function.
Reconcile VAT and submit HMRC returns.
Electronically file annual accounts and confirmation statements with HMRC.
Update the internal workflow management system.
Assist with other finance-related tasks as requested.

ABOUT YOU

Minimum 5 years of bookkeeping experience.
Diploma or Degree in Accounting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Proficiency in Xero and Sage Business Online.
Proficiency in payroll software, with Simple Pay preferred.
Experience in HMRC filing.
Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients.
Experience working in an accounting firm, with UK experience preferred.
Proven experience in the accounting sector, particularly with UK-based clients and regulations.
Familiarity with intercompany accounting practices and fixed asset management.
Excellent communication skills.
Deadline-driven.
Team player.
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.

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