Debtors and Creditors Clerk
West Coast Personnel · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Start free — we apply for you →- An established business based in Elsies River is looking for an experienced and highly accurate Debtors & Creditors Clerk to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who is confident managing both debtors and creditors, has strong Sage and Excel skills, and is comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full debtors and creditor's function.
- Process customer invoices, supplier invoices, credit notes and payments.
- Perform debtor and creditor account reconciliations.
- Follow up on outstanding customer accounts and manage collections.
- Prepare supplier reconciliations and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
- Capture financial transactions accurately on Sage.
- Allocate receipts and payments to the correct accounts.
- Investigate and resolve customer and supplier account queries.
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Assist with month-end procedures and financial reporting.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team when required.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a Debtors & Creditors Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Bookkeeper or similar finance position.
- Proven hands-on experience using Sage is essential.
- Strong understanding of debtors, creditors, reconciliations and general bookkeeping principles.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
- High level of accuracy when processing financial information.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Relevant bookkeeping, accounting or finance qualification would be advantageous.
- Reliable transport is essential due to the location and working hours.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be
- Honest, trustworthy and dependable.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Professional in their approach.
- Comfortable working under pressure.
- A strong problem solver.
- Able to prioritise effectively.
- A positive and cooperative team player.