Creditors Clerk

Golden Link Talent Solutions; Kraaifontein; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Link Talent Solutions is seeking a strong, experienced Creditors Clerk to take full responsibility for the creditors function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will manage invoice processing, approvals and payments, while maintaining accurate supplier records and timely reconciliations.

The role requires 3–5+ years in a full-function creditors capacity, with a proactive, detail-oriented approach and excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience in a full-function Creditors Clerk role.
• Strong experience with supplier reconciliations and high-volume invoice processing.
• A proactive approach with a strong sense of accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full creditors function from invoice processing through to payment.
• Capture and process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Ensure invoices are correctly matched, allocated and authorised before processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the accounting system on a regular basis.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between supplier statements, invoices and internal records.
• Ensure creditors accounts are accurate, complete and up to date.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are followed up and resolved.
• Process payments in accordance with agreed supplier terms and company payment schedules.
• Ensure strict adherence to payment deadlines and avoid unnecessary overdue accounts.
• Liaise directly with suppliers regarding invoices, payments, outstanding balances and account queries.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify discrepancies in supplier charges, rates, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with the Commercial, Operations and Finance teams to obtain and verify information.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with improving creditors processes and implementing more efficient ways of working.
• Take ownership of outstanding queries and ensure they are followed through to resolution.
• Provide support to the Finance team where required.
• Perform general finance and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Creditors experience

Reconciliation

Invoicing

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Accounting qualification

Job description

Our client is looking for a strong, experienced and detail-oriented Creditors Clerk to take full responsibility for the creditors function and ensure that all supplier accounts are accurately maintained and paid within the required payment terms.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organised, deadline-driven and confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong reconciliation skills, attention to detail and the ability to resolve supplier queries independently are essential.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage the full creditors function from invoice processing through to payment.
• Capture and process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
• Ensure invoices are correctly matched, allocated and authorised before processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the accounting system on a regular basis.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between supplier statements, invoices and internal records.
• Ensure creditors accounts are accurate, complete and up to date.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations and ensure outstanding items are followed up and resolved.
• Process payments in accordance with agreed supplier terms and company payment schedules.
• Ensure strict adherence to payment deadlines and avoid unnecessary overdue accounts.
• Liaise directly with suppliers regarding invoices, payments, outstanding balances and account queries.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify discrepancies in supplier charges, rates, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Work closely with the Commercial, Operations and Finance teams to obtain and verify information.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes and provide supporting documentation when required.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing accurate records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with improving creditors processes and implementing more efficient ways of working.
• Take ownership of outstanding queries and ensure they are followed through to resolution.
• Provide support to the Finance team where required.
• Perform general finance and administrative duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Relevant financial or accounting qualification will be advantageous.
• 3–5+ years' experience in a full-function Creditors Clerk role.
• Strong experience working with supplier reconciliations and high-volume invoice processing
• A proactive approach with a strong sense of accountability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The ideal candidate will be:

• Very strong technically with solid creditors experience.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Confident and assertive when dealing with suppliers and internal departments.
• Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure.
• Proactive rather than waiting to be instructed.
• A strong problem-solver who takes ownership of discrepancies and queries.
• Reliable, organised and consistent.
• Able to work independently while also contributing positively to the wider finance team.
• Comfortable working with large volumes of information without compromising accuracy.
• Professional and confident in their communication.