Accounts Clerk - 6 Month Contract

Sandi Crowther Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandi Crowther Recruitment is seeking a competent Accounts Clerk for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Durban North. The role requires 2–5 years of finance or bookkeeping experience and involves processing invoices, cashbook transactions, EFTs, petty cash, and reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification, strong Excel skills, and experience with Sage or Omni Accounts, coupled with high attention to detail and integrity. An immediate start is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration is advantageous.
• 2–5 years of experience in a finance and/or bookkeeping role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage or Omni Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and cashbook transactions.
• Handle EFT payments and petty cash.
• Perform branch bank card reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Update departmental spreadsheets and assist with payment documentation.
• Provide general administrative and accounting support.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting degree/diploma/certificate

Tools

Sage

Omni Accounts

Job description

6-months fixed-term contract - October 2026 - March 2027
Durban North. A well-established and reputable company is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Accounts Clerk with 2–5 years of relevant finance or bookkeeping experience to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, cashbook transactions, EFT payments, petty cash, and branch bank card reconciliations. Duties will also include maintaining accurate financial records, managing filing systems, updating departmental spreadsheets, assisting with payment documentation, and providing general administrative and accounting support.

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or Business Administration is highly advantageous
• 2–5 years of experience in a finance and / or bookkeeping role
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage or Omni Accounts
• Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and data-capturing skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management and organisational abilities, with the ability to meet daily, weekly, and month-end deadlines
• High levels of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information