Creditors Clerk/Accounts Assistant

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established luxury dealership in Stellenbosch is recruiting a Creditors Clerk/Accounts Assistant to manage accounts payable. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy in invoicing, compliance with policies, and timely payments. Ideal candidates should possess a Matric certificate with Mathematics and Accounting, a bookkeeping qualification, and experience with accounting software. A competitive salary is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working experience in a similar role.
• Sound knowledge of creditors and debtors.

Responsibilities

• Verify accuracy of the invoice and GRV before entry.
• Reconcile supplier statements to accounts payable ledger.
• Prepare payment runs.
• Maintain accurate creditor accounts.
• Handle queries from suppliers and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Matric / Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting

Bookkeeping Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software (Xero)

MS Office

Job description

Overview

A Well-established Luxury Dealership in Stellenbosch is currently recruiting a Creditors Clerk/Accounts Assistant with at least 2 years working experience in a similar role to join their finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely payments to their creditors.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 with pure Mathematics and Accounting preferred
• Bookkeeping Diploma or equivalent advantageous
• Sound knowledge of Creditors and Debtors
• Computer Literate / accounting software experience in Xero will be advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office with strong Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills to ensure deadlines are met

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of the invoice and GRV, authorising signature before entry of invoices and credit notes on Xero
• Reconciling supplier statements to the accounts payable ledger and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing payment runs
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date creditor accounts, including contact information and payment terms
• Handling queries from suppliers and internal departments regarding payments, invoices, and account statuses
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Assisting in the preparation of the month-end accounts payable reports for review
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial closing activities
• Assist with various accounting duties as needed

Benefits

In return a competitive salary is on offer