Junior Accounts Clerk - Creditors and Debtors

Junior Accounts Clerk – Creditors & Debtors

Location: Bartletts, Boksburg
Salary: R10,000 – R13,000 per month, depending on experience and proven ability
Employment: Permanent, subject to a 4-month probation period

Key Responsibilities

Creditors / Supplier Accounts

The primary focus of the position will be assisting with the management of supplier accounts, including:

• Receiving and processing supplier invoices and statements
• Capturing invoices and financial information accurately
• Reconciling supplier statements and balances
• Identifying and following up on discrepancies
• Preparing supplier payment lists for approval
• Following up on outstanding claims and credit notes
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Filing supplier invoices and supporting documentation
• Assisting with general creditors administration

Debtors & General Accounts Administration

The successful candidate will also assist with:

• Basic debtors administration
• Capturing customer and account information
• Basic account reconciliations
• Filing and maintaining financial records
• General accounts and administrative duties as required

Customer Service & Contract Packing Administration

The position will also be responsible for supporting two contract packing customers and acting as a key point of contact.
Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for allocated customers
• Responding professionally to customer queries and requests
• Liaising with internal departments including administration, production and dispatch
• Gathering information internally and providing customers with accurate feedback
• Printing and preparing customer-specific documentation to accompany finished goods
• Assisting the dispatch team with picking and final labelling of Takealot and Amazon products when required
• Ensuring customer requirements and documentation are handled accurately and timeously

Minimum Requirements

• Previous practical experience in an Accounts Clerk, Creditors Clerk, Debtors Clerk or similar finance administration role
• Experience with invoice capturing and processing
• Experience reconciling supplier statements/accounts
• Basic understanding of creditors and debtors
• Good numerical ability and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and filing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Pastel Partner experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Good written and spoken English
• Afrikaans would be advantageous
• Ideally residing in Boksburg, Benoni or surrounding areas

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is:

• Accurate and detail-oriented
• Organised and able to manage deadlines
• Confident communicating with suppliers and customers
• Friendly, professional and well-spoken
• Comfortable working in a busy operational environment
• Willing to assist outside of their immediate responsibilities when necessary
• A team player who will fit into a young and hands-on team
• Reliable and willing to go the extra mile

Salary

R10,000 – R13,000 per month , dependent on experience and demonstrated ability.
The successful candidate will undergo a 4-month probation period , commencing at an appropriate entry salary with the opportunity to progress towards the higher end of the salary range based on performance and proven capability.
Availability: Preference may be given to candidates who are available at short notice.