Debtors Clerk - Midrand

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd is recruiting an experienced Debtors Clerk to join a finance team in Midrand. You will maintain debtors records, process invoices and receipts, and follow up on outstanding accounts to keep cash flow healthy.

The ideal candidate has extensive Pastel experience, strong numerical accuracy, and a solid understanding of the full debtors cycle. This permanent role requires commuting to the Midrand office daily.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Debtors / Accounts Receivable role.
• Good understanding of debtors processing, invoicing, receipts and collections.
• Strong numerical and administrative accuracy.
• Good attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily debtors updates to the Assistant Financial Manager.
• Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry and coding.
• Process and maintain accurate debtors records using accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Process invoices and credit notes daily.
• Process and allocate debtors' receipts accurately.
• Follow up on outstanding accounts via telephone and email.
• Maintain an up-to-date activity log of debtor communications and collections.
• Send invoices to customers within required timeframes.
• Process weekly invoices for selected customers according to their specific requirements.
• Compile reports relating to cash receipts and accounts receivable.

Skills

Debtors / AR experience

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence / deadline-driven

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Debtors Clerk to join their finance team in Midrand. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate debtors records, processing invoices and receipts, following up on outstanding accounts and assisting with the day-to-day administration of the accounts receivable function.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily debtors updates to the Assistant Financial Manager.

• Check figures, postings and documents for correct entry, accuracy and appropriate coding.

• Process and maintain accurate debtors records using accounting systems and spreadsheets.

• Process invoices and credit notes daily.

• Process and allocate debtors' receipts accurately.

• Follow up on outstanding accounts via telephone and email.

• Maintain an up-to-date activity log of debtor communications and collections.

• Send invoices to customers within required timeframes.

• Process weekly invoices for selected customers according to their specific requirements.

• Compile reports relating to cash receipts and accounts receivable.

• Code and process financial documents according to company procedures.

• Assist with general debtors and finance administration as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.

• Bookkeeping qualification advantageous.

• Extensive Pastel experience is essential.

• Proven experience in a Debtors / Accounts Receivable role.

• Good understanding of debtors processing, invoicing, receipts and collections.

• Strong numerical and administrative accuracy.

• Good attention to detail.

• Good communication and follow-up skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Systems / Technical

• Extensive Pastel knowledge is essential.

• Candidates will be required to complete Pastel testing during the interview process.

• Good computer literacy and spreadsheet skills.

Key Performance Areas

• Accurate and timeous processing of debtors' transactions.

• Daily processing of receipts, invoices and credit notes.

• Effective follow-up and collection of outstanding accounts.

• Maintaining accurate debtor records and supporting documentation.

• Providing timely and accurate information to the Assistant Financial Manager.

• Ensuring customer invoices are issued within required timeframes.

Other

• Location: Midrand, Gauteng

• Permanent position

• Salary: R10,000 – R12,000 per month, dependent on experience.

• Must be able to commute to the Midrand office daily.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and hands-on Debtors Clerk with strong Pastel knowledge, excellent numerical accuracy and a solid understanding of the full debtors cycle. They must be organised, reliable, detail-oriented and confident in following up with customers regarding outstanding accounts.

Application Notice

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