Accounts Payable Clerk

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join its finance team in Sandton. You will manage the accounts payable process, code invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and prepare weekly payments, ensuring accuracy and timely settlements.

In a dynamic corporate setting with a hybrid work arrangement, you will support month-end close, respond to vendor inquiries, and maintain a clean accounts payable ledger while upholding strong vendor relationships and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Familiarity with Sage and QuickBooks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process all vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper coding and authorization.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, ensuring timely settlement of obligations.
• Maintain the accounts payable ledger and ensure all entries are up-to-date.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Hybrid work experience

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and diligent Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team in the bustling commercial hub of Sandton . This role is responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments to suppliers. You will play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with vendors and supporting the overall efficiency of the finance department. This position offers a great opportunity to develop your accounting skills in a dynamic corporate environment, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper coding and authorization.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs, ensuring timely settlement of obligations.
• Maintain the accounts payable ledger and ensure all entries are up-to-date.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounts payable role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Sage , QuickBooks).
• Good understanding of accounts payable procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training.
• A professional and collaborative work environment.
• Convenient hybrid work options in Sandton .