Accounts Receivable Clerk - Office Based

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

On-the-job training

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk for a full-time, office-based role. You will manage invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliation to maintain healthy cash flow.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in AR, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with Sage or QuickBooks and MS Excel. You will work in a collaborative finance team in a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate is required; a National Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or related accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Sage or QuickBooks and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and send invoices to customers promptly and accurately.
• Process incoming payments via cash, checks, and electronic transfers.
• Post customer payments to the correct accounts and reconcile balances.
• Investigate unapplied payments or discrepancies and resolve them.
• Follow up with customers on overdue accounts and collections.
• Maintain customer aging reports and ensure accuracy.
• Prepare daily bank deposits and assist with month-end close for AR.
• Respond to billing/payments inquiries and file AR documents.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Invoicing

Cash application

Collections

Customer communication

MS Excel

Education

Matriculation certificate

National Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their finance department based in **East London**. This is a full-time, office-based position. The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for managing all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account reconciliation. We are looking for an individual with strong organizational skills, excellent accuracy, and a solid understanding of accounting principles. This role is crucial for maintaining healthy cash flow and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at resolving customer queries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send out invoices to customers accurately and promptly.
• Process incoming payments via cash, checks, and electronic transfers.
• Post customer payments to the correct accounts.
• Investigate and resolve unapplied payments or discrepancies.
• Contact customers to follow up on overdue accounts and collect outstanding balances.
• Maintain customer accounts and ensure accurate aging reports.
• Prepare daily bank deposits.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing and payments.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures related to accounts receivable.
• File and organize all AR-related documents.

Requirements

• Matriculation certificate required; a National Diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts receivable or a related accounting role.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an office environment.
• Must be able to commute to the **East London** office daily.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Medical aid contribution.
• Pension fund benefits.
• Opportunities for learning and on-the-job training.
• Supportive and professional office environment.