Accounts Payable Clerk

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Hybrid work

Medical and pension schemes

Learning and development in accounting

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team in Polokwane. This hybrid role balances office duties with remote work flexibility, handling invoices, payments, and AP records with accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in accounts payable, strong Excel and accounting software skills, and keen attention to detail for timely financial transactions in a collaborative Limpopo team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a bookkeeping or accounting certificate is advantageous.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
• Maintain vendor files and resolve vendor queries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure accuracy of AP aging reports.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for accounts payable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bookkeeping or accounting certificate

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an organized and efficient Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team in Polokwane . This hybrid role offers a dynamic work setting, combining office-based responsibilities with the flexibility of remote work. You will be responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing payments, and maintaining accurate accounts payable records. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone keen to build a career in accounting, working within a supportive team in the Limpopo province that values accuracy and timely financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices with purchase orders and receiving reports.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
• Maintain vendor files and resolve vendor queries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and ensure accuracy of AP aging reports.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures for the accounts payable function.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a certificate in bookkeeping or accounting is advantageous.
• 1-3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Access to company benefits including medical and pension schemes.
• Opportunities for learning and skill development in accounting.
• A collaborative team environment in Polokwane .