Accountant (Senior) – Property Finance

Job Title:
Accountant (Senior) – Property Finance

Location:
Based in Stellenbosch / Western Cape (remote‑friendly within easy commute to Stellenbosch / Cape Town)

About the role: 

We are looking for an experienced Accountant to join our South Africa-based finance team, supporting UK property management operations. This is a fully remote role focused on service charge / levy accounting across a large, fast-moving portfolio. The work is high-volume, structured and requires strong self-management in a remote environment. This role suits someone who is comfortable working independently, managing sustained workload and operating with consistency and discipline without close day-to-day supervision. Full training is provided on UK-specific systems and processes.

What you will be doing:

• Preparation of accruals, prepayments, and trial balances for service charge accounts

• Year-end financial statements and reporting

• Bank reconciliations across multiple accounts

• Supplier invoice processing and accounts payable/receivable support

• Budgeting and financial forecasting for schemes

• Liaising with property managers and auditors

• Supporting arrears and credit control processes

• Managing queries related to service charge accounts

What success looks like in this role:

Success in this role is not just technical accounting ability, but the ability to consistently operate in a high-volume, remote environment.

You will need to be comfortable:

• Working independently without supervision throughout the day

• Self-prioritizing an ongoing workload

• Staying productive and structured in a remote setup

• Managing repetitive high-volume tasks without loss of accuracy

• Maintaining internal discipline and pace without external pressure
  
  

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Accounting / Finance (or equivalent)

• Solid experience in property accounting (e.g. levy / sectional title / body corporate experience

• Strong Excel and accounting system skills

• Proven ability to meet deadlines in high-volume environments

• Comfortable working remotely and independently

• Strong attention to detail and self-management ability

What we offer:

• R25,000 – R27,000 per month (depending on experience)

• 15 days annual leave + SA public holidays

• Monday–Friday (SA working hours)

• Fully remote role

• Training on UK property finance systems and processes

• Exposure to international property management accounting
  

Important note:

This is a high-volume operational finance role. Candidates should ensure they are comfortable working at sustained pace and managing workload independently in a remote environment before applying.