Insolvency Bookkeeper/Accountant

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Gold City Offshoring (Pty) Ltd Full time

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

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