Junior Accounts Clerk

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting company based in Johannesburg is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage supplier invoices and assist with payment processing. This role requires accuracy and attention to detail, along with a High School Diploma focused on Accounting. The ideal candidate will have basic Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software. You'll maintain filing systems and provide administrative support during audits, ensuring that vendor information is current. Internship experience in finance is a plus.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of office experience.
• Internship experience in a finance environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input supplier invoices and financial data into accounting software.
• Maintain filing system for accounts payable documents.
• Assist in processing payments to suppliers.
• Verify payment terms.
• Provide administrative assistance during month-end closing and audits.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor information.
• Redirect vendor billing questions to senior staff.

Skills

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with accounting software (Sage)

Education

High School Diploma with focus on Accounting or Mathematics

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting

Job description

Job Description

Accurately input incoming supplier invoices, expense claims, and related financial data into the accounting software

Maintaining a digital and physical filing system for all accounts payable documents to ensure audit readiness.

Assisting in processing payments to suppliers.

Verifying payment terms.

Providing administrative assistance during month-end closing and annual audits.

Maintaining up-to-date vendor information.

Redirecting vendor billing questions to the appropriate senior staff member and follow up as needed.

Qualification & Skills

High School Diploma with a focus on Accounting or Mathematics.

Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping/Accounting is highly preferred.

0–1 year of office experience.

Internship experience in a finance environment is a plus.

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data entry, basic sums).

Familiarity with accounting software (Sage) is an advantage

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.