Accounts Payable Clerk
Remote Recruitment
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Accounts Payable Clerk for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa. You will own supplier invoices and payment runs.
Role overview
You will own supplier invoices for a UK business from receipt to payment, keeping suppliers paid correctly and on time. This is a full-time, 100% remote role for South African talent, working UK hours: 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST).
Key responsibilities
* Capture and code supplier invoices
* Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Prepare payment runs for approval
* Reconcile supplier statements
* Answer supplier queries
What you'll need
* Experience in accounts payable or creditors
* Hands-on experience with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
* Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Able to work 09:00-17:00 UK time (11:00-19:00 SAST)
Nice to have
* Familiarity with UK VAT
* Experience with Dext or Hubdoc
* Experience with expense claims
What's on offer
* Fully remote work from anywhere in South Africa
* A stable, full-time role with a UK employer
* Clear expectations and a friendly, supportive team
* Room to grow as the business grows
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment connects talented South Africans with UK businesses that want reliable, motivated remote team members. We match you carefully, support you through the hiring process and stay in touch once you start, so you can settle in with confidence.
Apply with your CV and a short note on why this role suits you. Remote Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably capable candidates.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 145 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →