Accounts Payable Clerk & Office Administrator

RecruitMyMom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology platform company in Cape Town is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk & Office Administrator. The ideal candidate should have a Matric and experience in accounts payable and office administration. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, managing payments, and providing general admin support. This role offers a structured environment while working closely with the CFO and Senior Bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy and timely operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration.
• Experience in office administration and general admin support.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Capture, verify and process supplier invoices in the accounting system.
• Manage supplier payment runs and reconcile supplier statements.
• Provide general administrative support to the office and management team.

Skills

Accounts Payable knowledge

Office administration

Strong accountability

Tech-savvy

Communication skills

Education

Matric

Certificate or diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

Dext

Netcash

Hubspot

Job description

Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 08/01/2026

A growing technology platform company is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk & Office Administrator to join their dynamic, process-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a structured environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and supporting smooth business operations. Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm.

Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the Senior Bookkeeper, you will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function while providing essential office administration support.

Responsibilities

• Capture, verify and process supplier invoices in the accountingsystem
• Manage supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or paymentdiscrepancies
• Ensure correct VAT treatment and compliance on supplier invoices
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date AP records and filing systems
• Respond to supplier queries professionally and timeously and mange supplierrelationships
• Assist with various month-end close activities, such as bankreconciliations and fixed assets
• Assist the Senior Bookkeeper with other accounting work asrequested
• Assist with maintaining the accounts inbox and respond to clientbilling queries
• Assist with managing Proprietor Registration Forms
• Provide general administrative support to the office and managementteam
• Manage office and kitchen supplies and stationery orders
• Arranging office social events
• Coordinate office maintenance, service providers and facilitiesissues
• Assist with onboarding administration for new employees (e.documentation, access, equipment)
• Providing some ad-hoc Executive Assistant (EA)support to company directors

Requirements

• Matric(essential), Certificate or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Bookkeeping(advantageous)
• 2–4years’ experience in Accounts Payable or finance administration
• Experiencein office administration and general admin support
• Abilityto work independently with a strong sense of accountability
• Mature,organised, and self-motivated work ethic
• Experienceusing cloud accounting platforms (preferably Xero)
• Proficiencywith Dext, Netcash, and Hubspot is advantageous
• Tech-savvyand confident with modern software tools