Accounts Payable Specialist - Detail-Oriented & Efficient

ZealHR; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd in Bellville seeks a diligent Creditor Clerk to manage the full accounts payable function, including processing supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments with high numerical accuracy.

The candidate should have Grade 12, a finance-related diploma/degree is advantageous, 3–5 years of creditor clerk experience, proficiency in Excel and Sage Pastel, and strong English/Afrikaans communication. Immediate availability is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and/or Accounting.
• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or Bookkeeping preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience in a Creditors Clerk or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
• Sage Pastel experience advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and supplier statements.
• Reconcile creditor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
• Ensure payments are made within agreed payment terms.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and filing systems.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries.
• Generate and process purchase orders.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and invoices.
• Match purchase orders to supplier invoices.
• Ensure purchase orders are approved and processed correctly.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding orders and deliveries.
• Process petty cash transactions and company card expenses.
• Reconcile monthly transactions against supporting documentation.
• Ensure accurate capturing and allocation of expenses.
• Maintain supplier records and documentation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and payment due dates.
• Assist with supplier account management and reporting.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Provide administrative support to the Finance and Administration departments.
• Maintain accurate records, procedures, and filing systems.
• Assist with additional administrative duties as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication (English & Afrikaans)

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and/or Accounting

Diploma or Degree in Finance/Accounting/Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage Pastel

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Zeal HR (Pty) Ltd in Bellville seeks a diligent Creditor Clerk to manage the full accounts payable function, including processing supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments with high numerical accuracy.

The candidate should have Grade 12, a finance-related diploma/degree is advantageous, 3–5 years of creditor clerk experience, proficiency in Excel and Sage Pastel, and strong English/Afrikaans communication. Immediate availability is advantageous.