Junior Creditors/Payment Clerk

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 156,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking a Junior Creditors/Payment Clerk to join a leading retail head office in Centurion. You will manage daily EFT payments and cross-border transactions, ensuring supplier invoices align with purchase orders for timely payments.

You will develop expertise in corporate banking portals and Sage ERP while supporting accounts payable with strong attention to detail and a team-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration.
• 1–2 years accounts payable, creditors, or payments processing experience.
• Experience using corporate banking portals like Standard Bank, Nedbank, FNB, or ABSA.
• Working knowledge of Sage ERP or a similar accounting software system.
• Basic understanding of foreign exchange (Forex) payments and cross-border paperwork.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate number entry on banking and invoice amounts.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and great team-player energy.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily local EFT payments and foreign transfers quickly on secure online banking portals.
• Check supplier invoices, purchase orders, and delivery slips to ensure payment amounts match up correctly.
• Load verified vendor banking profiles onto the system ready for final management approval.
• Pull morning bank statements to track account balances and monitor daily working cash flow.
• Spot missing details or invoice calculation errors early and follow up politely with suppliers.
• Track scheduled loan dates to make sure all commitments are paid on time without delay.
• Keep clean digital filing records and follow standard rules to protect against payment fraud.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Numerical accuracy

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Sage ERP

Corporate banking portals

Job description

Junior Payment/Creditors role open at a leading retail head office!

Job Title:

Junior Creditors/Payment Clerk

Location:

Centurion, Pretoria

Salary:

From R14K to R16K based on qualifications, skills & experience.

The Company

Our client is a household quick-service restaurant brand with decades of strong market success across South Africa. They produce popular, value-packed meals and continue to open new stores across the country each year. Joining this established head office gives you a safe, supportive space to build your long-term career.

The Opportunity

This role offers you a brilliant chance to turn your finance diploma or degree into practical corporate experience. You will receive great mentorship while keeping supplier accounts running smoothly and payments clearing on time. Your careful daily work helps the whole business stay efficient, organized, and ready for future growth.

Job Description

• Capture daily local EFT payments and foreign transfers quickly on secure online banking portals.
• Check supplier invoices, purchase orders, and delivery slips to ensure payment amounts match up correctly.
• Load verified vendor banking profiles onto the system ready for final management approval.
• Pull morning bank statements to track account balances and monitor daily working cash flow.
• Spot missing details or invoice calculation errors early and follow up politely with suppliers.
• Track scheduled loan dates to make sure all commitments are paid on time without delay.
• Keep clean digital filing records and follow standard rules to protect against payment fraud.

What You Need to Apply

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration would be an advantageous.
• 1 to 2 years of practical experience in accounts payable, creditors, or payments processing.
• Hands-on experience using corporate banking portals like Standard Bank, Nedbank, FNB, or ABSA.
• Working knowledge of Sage ERP or a similar accounting software system.
• Basic understanding of foreign exchange (Forex) payments and cross‑border paperwork.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate number entry on banking and invoice amounts.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and great team-player energy.