Accounts Clerk

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Provident fund and medical aid

Supportive team environment

Experience in KwaZulu-Natal industrial

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Accounts Clerk to join the finance team in Richards Bay. The role focuses on processing payables, invoicing customers, and supporting month-end close in a dynamic KwaZulu-Natal facility.

The successful candidate will handle reconciliations, filing, and respond to vendor inquiries, contributing to accurate financial records and a stable operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts payable or accounts receivable role.
• Familiar with basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and the preparation of financial reports.
• Maintain organized financial filing systems, both digital and physical.
• Respond to vendor and client inquiries regarding payments and account status.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

Matriculation certificate

Tools

Pastel

Sage

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk to join their finance team in Richards Bay . This role is essential for supporting the daily financial operations of the company. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with various accounting duties. This position provides a great opportunity to grow within the accounting field in a stable company located in the industrial heartland of KwaZulu-Natal , contributing directly to the smooth running of financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and manage accounts receivable collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger entries.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and the preparation of financial reports.
• Maintain organized financial filing systems, both digital and physical.
• Respond to vendor and client inquiries regarding payments and account status.

Requirements

• Matriculation Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts payable or accounts receivable role.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required for interactions in Richards Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and skill development.
• Contribution to provident fund and medical aid.
• A supportive team environment.
• Gain valuable experience in a key industrial area of KwaZulu-Natal .