Debtors Clerk

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Office-based, Umhlanga, Durban

Role Overview:
The role involves ensuring accurate processing of supplier payments, maintaining purchase ledger records, and managing high volumes of transactions efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process supplier invoices, matching them to purchase orders and goods received notes (three-way matching).
• Input purchase and stock invoices into the accounting system and reconcile supplier statements.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve supplier queries promptly.
• Support payment runs (in GBP and foreign currency) and process staff expenses and company Visa transactions.
• Assist with month-end accruals, purchase ledger Intrastat reporting, and compliance.
• Provide cover for team absences and participate in audits, departmental projects, and quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficiency and take ownership of assigned supplier accounts.
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Skills & Requirements:

• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFs, Pivot Tables).
• Strong attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Familiarity with three-way matching, VAT, foreign currency transactions, and accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Xero).
• AAT qualification (completed or studying) and previous UK/international finance experience are advantageous.

Why Join:
Work with a reputable, professional team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement, with opportunities for career development in an international finance environment.