Accounts Payable Specialist

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

EnableSA Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for our client in Port Elizabeth. You will manage supplier accounts, process invoices, and support the broader finance function in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a BCom in Accounting with 5+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and hands-on Pastel experience. You will handle multi-entity invoicing, reconciliations, payments, and related filing, driving accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level accounting education is required.
• Experience handling high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Capture and manage invoices on Pastel and adjust entries as needed.
• Perform full monthly creditors reconciliations from supplier statements to ledgers.

Skills

Excel

Accounts payable

Invoices processing

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Partner

Pastel Bank Manager

Job description

Our well established client is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Port Elizabeth. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in creditors, accounting processes, and financial administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier accounts, processing payments, and supporting the broader finance function.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process monthly supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Capture and manage invoices and adjustments on accounting systems (e.g. Pastel).
• Perform full monthly creditors reconciliations from supplier statements to ledger.
• Maintain and update supplier accounts and records.
• Handle and resolve all supplier queries efficiently.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
• Compile and maintain documentation for payment submissions.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for invoices, statements, and payment records.
• Capture and monitor municipal utility charges, identifying and reporting variances.
• Maintain registers for recurring expenses and ensure updates for annual increases.
• Support audit processes by assisting with creditors-related queries.
• Provide assistance with debtors functions, including billing processes.
• Manage selected administrative functions such as stationery procurement and general office support.
• Managing claims from submission through to reconciliation.
• Liaising with brokers and assessors.
• Reviewing policy schedules and amendments.
• Assisting with additional finance-related duties (Bank reconciliations, Intercompany transaction processing, Ad-hoc projects and compliance requirements).

Requirements

• Bcom Degree in Accounting or related.
• 5+ years of experience as an Accountant.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Able to manage high volumes of invoices across multiple entities.
• Experience with Sage Pastel Partner, Pastel Bank Manager.
• Prior experience to the Property Industry is advontageous.