Junior Accounts Clerk- 12 Months FTC

SLR Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting seeks a Junior Accounts Receivable Clerk to ensure timely payments and manage debtor accounts in Johannesburg. This role involves collaboration with various teams, resolving invoicing discrepancies, and supporting the Finance department, ideal for candidates with relevant finance experience and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Able to read and interpret Debtors related reports.
• Own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Debtor Accounts and manage Debtors Accounts.
• Liaise with customers to resolve account queries.
• Follow up with clients on payment status.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communications

Excellent computer expertise

Education

Matric / Grade 12 or relevant equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification

Finance related qualification pref.

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

About the company

SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and who would add value to Our Business.

We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally.

At SLR you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team’ culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and being part of a team that makes a difference.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure the company receives payments for services rendered and records these transactions accordingly. The Junior Accounts Receivable Clerk works alongside the Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk, Project Controller and various operations teams to optimize cash collections accordingly. The job will include continuously following up on payments and assisting with resolving invoicing discrepancies by working closely with various internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 or relevant equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Finance related qualification pref.
• Min 2 years’ experience
• Able to read and interpret Debtors related reports.
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Excellent computer expertise especially in Word, Excel & emailing
• Own transport
• Perform any ad hoc tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile Debtor Accounts.
• Manage and maintain Debtors Accounts.
• Liaise with customers to resolve account queries.
• Capturing of receipts daily from bank statements for all bank accounts.
• Match receipt received against invoices.
• Update and maintain Client details continuously on the accounting system.
• Follow up with clients via calls and email to request progress on payment.
• Send out emails and statements regularly or upon request.
• Communicate with Project Managers and Project Controller.
• Escalate and communicate issues to the Project Controller, project managers and Senior Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Follow up on outstanding withholding tax certificates.
• File all necessary documentation electronically.
• Provide general support to the Finance team.
• May be requested by management to perform other tasks/duties.
• "Special tasks" - for example: Group requests, Due Diligence reviews, Bank refinancing reports, Annual Audit of companies.

SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.