Accounts Payable Clerk

Placements24; Lenasia; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

On-the-job training and development

Company-sponsored skills development

Comprehensive medical aid plan

Supportive and stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a diligent Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier invoices, match them to POs, and ensure timely payments from the office.

You will reconcile vendor statements, respond to inquiries, and assist with month-end close, bringing strong attention to detail and proficiency in Pastel/QuickBooks and MS Excel.

Qualifications

• National Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and payable procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Pastel, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Prepare and process weekly or bi-weekly payment runs (EFTs, checks).
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and outstanding invoices.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.

Education

National Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Pastel

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to manage their accounts payable functions from their office in Soweto . This role is essential for ensuring that all supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid on time, maintaining strong vendor relationships. You will be responsible for matching invoices, preparing payments, and reconciling vendor statements. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a keen eye for detail to contribute to the financial operations of a growing organization that values accuracy and efficiency, within a stable, office-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Prepare and process weekly or bi-weekly payment runs (EFTs, checks).
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and outstanding invoices.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.

Requirements

• National Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping.
• 1-3 years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and payable procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines consistently.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary for the role.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.
• Company-sponsored skills development programs.
• Access to a comprehensive medical aid plan.
• A supportive and stable work environment in Soweto .