Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Clerk. The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates must possess a Certificate/Diploma in Finance or BCom and at least 3 years of experience in accounts payable. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in creditors/accounts payable.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and VAT Act.
• Energetic, self-driven, and result-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full-cycle accounts payable activities.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance with accounting principles.
• Liaising with suppliers and managing outstanding reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Planning

Relationship building

Client focus

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Finance or BCom

Tools

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Contract

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 14/01/2026

The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for full-cycle accounts payable activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance with accounting principles, and adherence to supplier payment terms. Key responsibilities include matching and processing invoices daily, reconciling supplier accounts, managing outstanding GRN reports, liaising with suppliers, and responding to internal and external queries. The role requires proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and strong knowledge of accounting practices and the VAT Act. Attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma in Finance or BCom
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in creditors/accounts payable
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and VAT Act
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems
• Strong planning, relationship building, and client focus skills
• Energetic, self-driven, and result-oriented