Accounts Payable & Travel Specialist

Bowmans (Law Firm); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cape Town seeks a professional for the accounts payable role. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with budget planning. Candidates should have a Senior Certificate with accounting and ideally a bookkeeping diploma, along with 2-3 years experience in a similar role. The firm values attention to detail and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Process business and client account invoices on 3E, according to company policies.
• Ensure payment requests are authorised and supported by documentation.
• Reconcile vendor accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare payment batches for the banking department.
• Generate and maintain monthly Accounts Payable Age Analysis reports.
• Capture invoices from travel agents on 3E.
• Reconcile travel agent statements and ensure timely payments.
• Process weekly staff reimbursement requisitions on 3E.
• Assist with month end processes and generate reports.
• Assist in budget planning and support HOD with information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Interactive communication

Problem solving

Relationship building

Financial systems, processes and technology

Information management using Information Technology

Education

Senior Certificate with accounting as a subject

Bookkeeping diploma

Job description

A leading law firm in Cape Town seeks a professional for the accounts payable role. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting with budget planning. Candidates should have a Senior Certificate with accounting and ideally a bookkeeping diploma, along with 2-3 years experience in a similar role. The firm values attention to detail and strong relationship-building skills.