Accounts Clerk - 6 month contract

University of Fort Hare; Durban; On-site; ZAR 145,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Durban North is seeking a competent Accounts Clerk for a 6-month fixed-term contract (October 2026 – March 2027). The role involves processing supplier invoices, cashbook entries, EFT payments, petty cash, and branch bank reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will have 2–5 years in finance or bookkeeping, strong Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and experience with Sage or Omni Accounts, along with high accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or certificate in accounting or related field.
• 2–5 years in finance or bookkeeping role.
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Experience with Sage or Omni Accounts.
• Attention to detail and confidential data handling.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Professional communication

Education

Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Accounting or related

Tools

Sage

Omni Accounts

Job description

R 13 000 - R 15 000 Monthly Cost To Company

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