Insolvency Bookkeeper/Accountant

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POSITION INFO:

Are you a detail-driven individual with experience in treasury administration, purchase ledger, or financial processing? Want to work with a dynamic UK-based accountancy firm while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid model in Cape Town or Johannesburg? This is the role for you!

We’re looking for a Insolvency Bookkeeper/Accountant to handle critical cashbook entries and support a busy UK team on high-impact insolvency and restructuring projects. Full training on our specialist cloud-based software will be provided — giving you the tools to thrive and grow in a fascinating sector!

Location: Hybrid — Work from our Cape Town or Johannesburg offices in South Africa

Contract Type: 12 Month Annual Renewable Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with experience in treasury administration, purchase ledger, or related fields to expand their skills in the insolvency sector.

Key Responsibilities

Receipts Processing

• Regularly review bank accounts for receipts.
• Notify the UK team promptly about incoming receipts.
• Receive and follow instructions regarding the nature of receipts.
• Accurately record receipts in the specialist software, including appropriate VAT coding.
• Maintain a log of cheques received, monitor their clearance, and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.

Payments Processing

• Receive instructions from the UK team for payments.
• Follow procedures for processing payments, including verifying recipient bank details by phone where necessary.
• Load payments into the specialist software with correct coding and supporting documentation for manager approval.
• After approval, upload payments to the bank account for electronic processing.
• Complete the payment process in the specialist software once paid by the liquidator/administrator.

Bank Account Management

• Assist with opening new bank accounts for assignments.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations for approximately 100 bank accounts.
• Prepare and post journals when required.
• Manage bank account closures when appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare simple VAT and corporation tax returns.
• Liaise with banks via telephone for various queries and requests.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks such as processing payments to unclaimed dividends accounts or reissuing payments.

Requirements:

• Completed 3-year Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, such as treasury administration or purchase ledger.
• Proficient in accounting software such as Xero.

Personal Qualities and Skills

• Strong Communication Skills: Confident communicator via phone, video calls, and written correspondence.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to record transactions accurately and promptly.
• Organizational Skills: Capable of prioritizing tasks, managing workloads, and working independently.
• Time Management: Work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable learning new software and procedures.
• Remote Working Experience: Familiar with working in remote and hybrid environments.
• Software Proficiency: Good working knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re excited to be part of an internationally connected team and make a real impact in the world of insolvency and restructuring, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!