Accounting Clerk — Detail-Driven Finance Support

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Stable team

Exposure to accounting functions

Team collaboration

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in George, Western Cape, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support daily finance tasks and maintain precise financial records. The role involves processing AP/AR, data entry, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end procedures within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, basic knowledge of accounting principles, and proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Sage or Xero is a plus, with willingness to learn new processes.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent; relevant accounting qualification or coursework is a plus.
• 1–2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero) is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in George.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform data entry and maintain financial records in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Process invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• File and organize financial documents and records.
• Respond to basic accounting inquiries from internal departments.
• Adhere to company policies and accounting best practices.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the finance manager.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Data entry

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Sage

Xero

Month-end close

Teamwork

Education

Matriculation certificate

Accounting coursework

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in George, Western Cape, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support daily finance tasks and maintain precise financial records. The role involves processing AP/AR, data entry, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end procedures within a collaborative finance team.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of accounting experience, basic knowledge of accounting principles, and proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Sage or Xero is a plus, with willingness to learn new processes.