Accounts Receivable & Payables Specialist

Freerecruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Freerecruit in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support the Debtors and Creditors functions, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits.

The role handles invoicing, cashbook entries, supplier payments, and month-end tasks, requiring strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Experience with Palladium is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a Debtors and Creditors or Finance Administration role.
• Experience working with Palladium accounting software advantageous.
• Computer literacy essential (MS Office, especially Excel).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly recurring invoices for residents using contract billing
• Create and issue invoices based on authorised requisitions
• Capture and maintain debtor information on Palladium
• Dispatch monthly invoices and statements to residents, family members, and financial managers
• Process credit notes and debit notes with authorised approval
• Allocate invoices to the correct general ledger accounts
• Verify and post receipts to the cashbook
• Follow up on outstanding debtor accounts and overdue balances
• Attend to debtor queries and correspondence
• Prepare age analysis and reconcile debtor control accounts
• Process and reconcile petty cash and cashbook transactions
• Reconcile credit card transactions
• Process supplier invoices and payment requisitions in the Accounts Payable module
• Prepare bi-monthly supplier payments and supplier reconciliations
• Liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding invoices
• Assist with annual and SARS audits by providing required documentation
• Attend Teams meetings regarding account variances
• Provide relief support for the Creditor Administrator and Debtors and Creditors Controller when required
• Maintain accurate filing of all finance-related documentation

Skills

Reconciliation

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Finance or Accounting qualification (NQF Level 5)

Tools

Palladium

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Freerecruit in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support the Debtors and Creditors functions, reconcile accounts, and assist with audits.

The role handles invoicing, cashbook entries, supplier payments, and month-end tasks, requiring strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Experience with Palladium is advantageous.