Accounts Receivable Specialist

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Positive team culture

Mossel Bay lifestyle

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks an Accounts Receivable Specialist to manage customer invoices, monitor payments, and support cash flow in a busy finance team dedicated to financial excellence.

You will perform reconciliations, contact customers on overdue balances, apply cash receipts, and maintain orderly records, using accounting software and Excel. This hybrid role combines coastal living with professional growth and a collaborative management style.

Qualifications

• Accounts Receivable experience in a finance team
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel
• Strong organizational skills and high accuracy
• Diploma or qualification in accounting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Generate and send customer invoices promptly
• Monitor aging and follow up on non-payments
• Perform regular reconciliations of AR aging reports
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts and reconcile with bank statements
• Maintain organized customer account files and documentation

Skills

AR processes

Excel

Accounting software

Cash application

Reconciliations

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous Accounts Receivable Specialist to join their team in Mossel Bay. This role is crucial for managing customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate customer records. You will play a key part in managing cash flow and supporting the financial health of the organization. This is a great opportunity for an experienced AR professional who thrives on accuracy and efficiency, seeking to contribute to a busy finance department in a beautiful coastal town. You will be part of a team dedicated to financial excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and send customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts receivable aging reports.
• Contact customers to follow up on outstanding balances and resolve payment issues.
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts and reconcile with bank statements.
• Maintain organized customer account files and documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification is a plus.
• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of AR processes and collection techniques.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Hybrid work arrangement for a better work-life balance.
• Medical aid benefits.
• Positive team culture and supportive management.
• Enjoy living and working in the scenic area of Mossel Bay.