Accounts Payable Specialist (Cape Town, Northern Suburbs)

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payment runs from our Cape Town Northern Suburbs offices. The role supports month-end close and ensures accuracy and compliance with financial controls.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in creditors or AP, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage, Pastel or Xero. Immediate availability is preferred to support a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience within a Creditors or Accounts Payable environment
• Proven supplier reconciliation experience
• Experience processing supplier payments
• Strong bank reconciliation experience
• Good understanding of accounting principles
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and organisational abilities
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Sage, Pastel, Xero or similar accounting software experience advantageous
• Immediately available candidates will receive preference
• Open to candidates willing to work in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously
• Prepare and maintain supplier reconciliations
• Resolve supplier account queries and discrepancies
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
• Process and maintain creditor account allocations
• Perform bank reconciliations and cashbook processing
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures
• Maintain accurate filing and supporting documentation
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls and procedures

Skills

Accounts Payable

Creditor Reconciliation

Supplier Payments

Bank Reconciliation

Accounting Principles

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Excel Skills

Immediate Availability

Northern Suburbs Cape Town

Education

Relevant Finance, Accounting or Bookkeeping qualification advantageous

Practical experience considered if qualifications not complete

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Xero

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payment runs from our Cape Town Northern Suburbs offices. The role supports month-end close and ensures accuracy and compliance with financial controls.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in creditors or AP, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage, Pastel or Xero. Immediate availability is preferred to support a busy finance team.