Accounts Payable Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stable employment in Paarl

On-the-job training

Medical aid and retirement fund

Annual leave and statutory benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for its Paarl office. The role focuses on processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records within a busy finance team.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in AP, strong data entry, and proficiency in Pastel or QuickBooks and Excel. A bookkeeping or accounting qualification is preferred and attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bookkeeping/accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in an accounts payable role.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Ensure payments are approved per company policy.
• Prepare and schedule EFT/cheque runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain organized vendor files and records.
• Respond to vendor payment inquiries.
• Assist with month-end closing related to AP.
• Identify improvements to AP process.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Vendor communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established agricultural enterprise in Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking a meticulous and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. This role is based at our Paarl office and is essential for managing the company's vendor payments accurately and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounts payable processes, excellent data entry skills, and a commitment to maintaining financial integrity. You will be responsible for processing invoices, ensuring timely payments, and resolving discrepancies. This is a hands‑on role requiring attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving within a busy operational environment. We offer a stable work environment and the opportunity to be a valued member of a company contributing to the local economy. Join us in Paarl and play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial operations of our business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.


• Verify and match invoices with purchase orders and receiving documents.


• Ensure all payments are approved according to company policy.


• Prepare and schedule payment runs (e.g., EFT, cheques).


• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.


• Maintain accurate and organized vendor files and records.


• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status.


• Assist with month‑end closing procedures related to accounts payable.


• Identify and suggest improvements to the AP process.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in bookkeeping or accounting is preferred.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an accounts payable role.


• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Pastel, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.


• Strong data entry skills with high accuracy and speed.


• Knowledge of accounts payable principles and practices.


• Good organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal staff.


• Detail‑oriented and methodical in approach.


• Understanding of basic accounting principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.


• Stable employment within a reputable agricultural company in Paarl, Western Cape .


• Opportunities for on‑the‑job training.


• Contribution towards medical aid and retirement fund.


• Annual leave and other statutory benefits.


• A supportive team environment.