Creditors Clerk

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruiting (PTY) LTD is seeking a meticulous Creditors Clerk in Bloemfontein to manage supplier accounts and ensure timely, accurate accounts payable operations. You will verify invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and maintain compliance with SARS and related regulations.

The role requires at least 3 years in creditors/accounts payable, strong MS Office skills, and hands-on experience with Pastel accounting software. A detail-oriented mindset and professional integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent; bookkeeping/finance qualification advantageous.
• At least 3 years of accounts payable/creditors experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and Pastel; familiar with SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Management: maintain records of supplier invoices, payments, and credit notes.
• Invoice & Statement Verification: compare invoices to POs and GRVs and request missing docs.
• SARS & Tax Compliance: ensure tax invoices comply with SARS regulations.
• Supplier Reconciliations: prepare monthly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Query Resolution: respond to creditor and internal inquiries promptly.
• Bank Processing: process bank statements and payments on the accounting system.

Skills

MS Office

Pastel Accounting

Detail oriented

Education

Matric (National Senior Certificate) or equivalent (NQF 4)

Diploma in Bookkeeping/Finance (advantage)

Tools

Pastel Accounting

MS SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous, results-driven, and highly organised Creditors Clerk to manage supplier accounts, verify and process transactions, perform monthly supplier reconciliations, and ensure timely and accurate accounts payable operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Management: Keep detailed and organised records of all supplier invoices, payments, and credit notes in compliance with standard operating procedures and legal requirements.

Invoice & Statement Verification: Compare received supplier invoices against purchase orders and Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs), and request any outstanding documentation or invoices.

SARS & Tax Compliance: Ensure all tax invoices comply fully with SARS regulations.

Supplier Reconciliations: Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies between the accounts payable ledger and supplier statements.

Query Resolution: Respond to and resolve creditor and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.

Bank Processing: Process bank statements on the accounting system and handle bank payments accurately.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: National Senior Certificate (Matric) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 4. A formal qualification or diploma in Bookkeeping or Finance will be highly advantageous.

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of solid accounts payable / creditors experience.

Technical Literacy: Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and SharePoint) alongside hands-on experience using Pastel accounting software.

Regulatory Knowledge: Sound understanding of accounts payable principles, credit management, the National Credit Act, the Consumer Protection Act, and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Core Competencies: Strong planning and organising abilities, exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, high attention to detail, professional integrity, and resilience under pressure.