Accounts Receivable (Debtors) – Port Elizabeth

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth. In this role, you will manage overdue accounts, negotiate payment arrangements, and ensure accurate ledger reconciliation. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within the IT sector, where your contributions will directly impact financial operations. If you have a passion for numbers and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment. Join a company that values your expertise and dedication while providing a platform for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and collection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on overdue accounts and negotiate payment arrangements.
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger and assist with customer invoicing.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Customer Service Orientation

Negotiation Skills

Basic Computer Literacy

Data Management

Education

High School Diploma / Senior Certificate

Courses in Bookkeeping / Accounting

Tools

Sage Pastel Partner

Sage Evolution

Sage One

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable (Debtors) – Port Elizabeth

Reference: PE003285

Location: Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth

Salary Interval: Monthly

Package: None-negotiable

Description: Our client in the IT Industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Accounts Receivable (Debtors).
Salary: R13 000 CTC per month.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk, with a minimum of 2 years work experience within an Accounts Receivable department.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices, and collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• High School Diploma / Senior Certificate.
• Courses in Bookkeeping / Accounting.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• Basic computer literacy – software – working in Excel and typing up Word documents.
• Knowledge of accounting packages – Sage Pastel Partner, Sage Evolution, Sage One.
• Manual skills for typing, filing, storage, and removal of records.
• Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.

Responsibilities and expectations (but not limited to):

• Following up and collection of overdue accounts and handover of overdue accounts as required.
• Negotiating payment arrangements with clients where required.
• Verify discrepancies by resolving clients' account queries.
• Assisting with customer invoicing as needed.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Any further duties delegated by supervisor.

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.