Debtors Clerk

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing manufacturing business in Johannesburg is seeking a proactive Debtors Clerk. This role involves managing the entire debtors function, ensuring timely collections, and supporting marketing tasks. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in credit control, proficiency in accounting software, and strong communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to multitask are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to both finance and marketing aspects of the business.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years solid experience in debtors and credit control.
• Experience managing collections and implementing credit-control measures.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full debtors function end‑to‑end.
• Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
• Prepare weekly and monthly debtors and credit‑control reports.

Skills

Debtors management

Credit control

Collections

Accounting software proficiency

Excel skills

Customer engagement

Education

Finance-related qualification or Certificate

Tools

Sage

Pastel

SAP

Job description

SUMMARY:

Are you ready to take ownership of the full debtors function while adding value beyond the numbers? We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Debtors Clerk who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, manages credit control with confidence, and enjoys assisting with light marketing tasks. If you love clean books, accurate reporting, and engaging with customers, this role is built for you.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a proudly South African, fast‑growing manufacturing business known for quality, innovation, and strong family values. They are seeking a Debtors Clerk who will take responsibility for the full debtors and credit control process, manage age analyses, ensure timeous collections, and support the marketing team with invoicing, balances, and reporting. This role is perfect for someone who can balance financial precision with strong communication and customer engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full debtors function end‑to‑end
• Generate and issue customer invoices accurately and on time
• Perform debtors reconciliations and maintain up‑to‑date customer accounts
• Handle the age analysis, follow‑ups, collections, and credit control
• Investigate and resolve account queries promptly
• Prepare weekly and monthly debtors and credit‑control reports
• Assist with marketing‑related invoicing, promotions tracking, and basic reporting
• Engage with customers professionally to maintain strong relationships
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure seamless processes
• Maintain proper documentation, credit applications, and updated customer information

JOB EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 3–5 years solid experience in debtors and credit control
• Strong understanding of debtors management, reconciliations, and age analysis
• Experience managing collections and implementing credit‑control measures
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, SAP or similar)
• Excellent Excel skills and confident working with numbers and reports
• Strong communication and customer‑engagement capabilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work independently
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
• Exposure to marketing support, invoicing for promotions, or report generation is beneficial
• A Finance‑related qualification or Certificate would be advantageous