Accounts Payable Specialist – On-Site in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Clerk to join the on-site finance team. You will process supplier invoices, verify against PO/GRN, code invoices, and schedule payments to meet terms.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, a bookkeeping certificate or NQF4 in Accounting, 2–3 years in AP, and familiarity with Pastel, Sage or QuickBooks. Strong accuracy, Excel skills, and time management are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is essential.
• A relevant bookkeeping certificate or NQF Level 4 qualification in Accounting is advantageous.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Proven experience with processing supplier invoices and managing vendor payments.
• Familiarity with accounting software (Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable principles and practices.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of VAT and its implications for accounts payable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry and basic reporting.
• Must be available for full-time, on-site work in Soweto, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Process all incoming supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper authorization and coding of invoices before processing payments.
• Schedule and process vendor payments according to agreed terms and company policy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and address any discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and filing systems.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and outstanding invoices.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures related to accounts payable.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls related to accounts payable.
• Process employee expense claims and ensure compliance with the company's travel and expense policy.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects within the finance department as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Bookkeeping certificate / NQF4 in Accounting

Tools

Pastel

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking an organised Accounts Payable Clerk to join the on-site finance team. You will process supplier invoices, verify against PO/GRN, code invoices, and schedule payments to meet terms.

The ideal candidate has Grade 12, a bookkeeping certificate or NQF4 in Accounting, 2–3 years in AP, and familiarity with Pastel, Sage or QuickBooks. Strong accuracy, Excel skills, and time management are essential.