Accounts Receivable & Payables Specialist

Blue Pearl PTY; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Pearl PTY in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Debtors and Creditors Clerk to manage end-to-end financial processing. You will generate invoices, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely supplier payments while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, matric and a Diploma or certificate in accounting or finance, plus proficiency in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or related software.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping, or a related field (advantageous).
• 2–5 years' experience in a Debtors and Creditors Clerk or similar finance role.
• Experience working with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Pastel, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics).

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices and statements.
• Maintain accurate debtor accounts and customer records.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and overdue accounts.
• Allocate customer payments accurately.
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly aged debtor reports.
• Liaise with customers regarding account queries.
• Escalate long outstanding accounts where necessary.
• Assist in improving debtor collection processes and cash flow.
• Capture and process supplier invoices accurately.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly.
• Ensure suppliers are paid within agreed payment terms.
• Monitor outstanding supplier balances.
• Perform bank reconciliations where required.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Maintain filing of financial documentation.
• Prepare journals where required.
• Assist during internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance-related duties.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliations

Excel

Credit Control

Analytical Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Matric

National Diploma or Certificate in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Zoho Books

Pastel

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Blue Pearl PTY in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Debtors and Creditors Clerk to manage end-to-end financial processing. You will generate invoices, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely supplier payments while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience, matric and a Diploma or certificate in accounting or finance, plus proficiency in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or related software.