Accounts Assistant

Lettings Accounts Assistant

Location: Cape Town, South Africa (supporting a UK-based property team)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Lettings Accounts Assistant to join their growing Cape Town team. This role provides essential financial and administrative support to a UK-based lettings department, ensuring accurate processing of accounts and compliance with UK property and financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process rental payments, deposits, and refunds for UK residential properties
• Maintain and reconcile landlord and tenant accounts in accordance with UK standards
• Prepare and issue monthly landlord statements and financial reports
• Assist with arrears management and liaise with the UK team regarding outstanding payments
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments
• Respond to financial queries from landlords, tenants, and internal stakeholders
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Ensure compliance with our clients internal policies and UK financial regulations

Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience in property accounts or a similar finance role
  (UK property experience is highly advantageous)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote UK-based team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of UK lettings processes and regulations is preferred but not essential

Qualifications

• Matric certificate (required)
• Finance-related qualification (advantageous)

Working Hours

• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Hours aligned with UK business hours

Salary

• Competitive and market-related, based on experience