Senior Accounts Officer - Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

Overview

This role is for a Senior Accounts Officer supporting a London-based digital media and advertising sales business that represents premium publishers and works with advertisers and agencies across international markets.

The position will take ownership of the day-to-day accounts function as the first member of a growing South African finance team, with the potential to supervise a junior accounts colleague as the function develops.

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time
• Location: South Africa (remote)
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, UK hours preferred. South African hours may be considered, provided reliable coverage of the accounts inbox is maintained.
• Preferred start date: 1 December 2026, or no later than 1 January 2027
• Reports to: Co-founder and Director

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accounts inbox and respond promptly and professionally to finance queries.
• Raise and issue invoices to international clients accurately and on time.
• Manage accounts receivable: monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments.
• Process supplier and publisher invoices and manage the accounts payable cycle.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing queries.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers and financial records.
• Handle high-volume, multi-currency invoicing and transactions.
• Communicate with clients, agencies, publishers, and suppliers to resolve account queries.
• Support the handover of the existing UK-based accounts function.
• Establish reliable processes and maintain an organised debtors book.
• Help develop the South African finance function, with the potential to guide a junior team member.

Requirements

• Solid hands-on experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciliations, ideally four or more years.
• Experience invoicing international clients and handling foreign currencies; exposure to GBP, EUR and AED would be advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in cloud accounting software and Excel.
• An accounting degree or progress towards a relevant professional qualification, such as SAIPA, CIMA or ACCA.
• Excellent written English and the ability to manage professional correspondence with international stakeholders.
• Confidence managing the day-to-day accounts function independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media, advertising, or agency finance, including publisher payments and campaign billing, would be advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

No compensation details provided.

Location

South Africa (remote)