Debtors Bookkeeper

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 357,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Personnel is assisting a client in Milnerton, Cape Town, to recruit a Senior Debtors Bookkeeper who will own the debtors function for 11 entities and support day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration.

The role requires seven years’ debtors or bookkeeping experience, strong collections, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Pastel, Xero, Sage). You will manage invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and month-end processes with high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ experience in debtors, accounts receivable or bookkeeping.
• Strong debtors and collections experience is essential.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and basic bookkeeping.
• Proficient in Pastel, Xero, Sage or similar accounting software.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors function from invoicing through to collections.
• Allocate customer payments and maintain accurate debtor accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts and resolve customer queries professionally.
• Perform debtor reconciliations and prepare age analysis reports.
• Assist with cashbook processing and bank reconciliations.
• Support basic bookkeeping duties and finance administration.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing.
• Assist with month-end finance processes and reporting.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve account discrepancies.

Skills

Debtors experience

Accounts receivable

Customer service

Accounts management

Communication

Attention to detail

multitasking

Excel

Education

Gr 12 or equivalent

Finance qualification

Tertiary bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Pastel

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Debtors Bookkeeper job vacancy in Cape Town.

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys keeping accounts accurate, following up on payments and ensuring cash flow stays on track?

Our client in Milnerton is looking for a proactive Debtors Bookkeeper to take ownership of the debtors function for 11 entities, while assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping and finance administration.

This role is ideal for someone who can manage a large volume of work, is organised and confident dealing with customers.

Requirements:

• Gr 12 or similar, and tertiary qualification in finance or bookkeeping advantageous


• 7 years’ experience in a debtors, accounts receivable, or bookkeeping role.


• Strong debtors and collections experience is essential.


• Experience with bank reconciliations and basic bookkeeping.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Pastel, Xero, Sage, or similar.


• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Relevant finance or bookkeeping qualification will be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full debtors function from invoicing through to collections.


• Allocate customer payments and maintain accurate debtor accounts.


• Follow up on outstanding accounts and resolve customer queries professionally.


• Perform debtor reconciliations and prepare age analysis reports.


• Assist with cashbook processing and bank reconciliations.


• Support basic bookkeeping duties and finance administration.


• Maintain accurate financial records and filing.


• Assist with month-end finance processes and reporting.


• Liaise with internal departments to resolve account discrepancies.