SUMMARY:
An established and busy organisation is seeking a reliable, accurate and experienced PASTEL - DEBTORS & CREDITORS CLERK to join its finance team on a permanent basis in Newcastle.
POSITION INFO:
Title: PASTEL - DEBTORS & CREDITORS CLERK Area: Newcastle Industry: Business Services with Operations Support Ref No.: TRG 2538 Salary: Market related TCTC available\/negotiable Start Date: As soon as possible Type: Permanent Special Instructions: Candidates must have recent\/current hands-on experience in a Debtors & Creditors \/ Accounts Receivable & Payable role. An established and busy organisation is seeking a reliable, accurate and experienced PASTEL - DEBTORS & CREDITORS CLERK to join its finance team on a permanent basis in Newcastle. The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective administration and maintenance of high-volume accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring that financial transactions, account reconciliations, allocations, payments and supporting documentation are processed accurately and within required deadlines. This is a hands-on finance administration position suited to an individual who can hit the ground running, work independently and maintain a high level of accuracy in a busy, deadline-driven environment. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Full administration and processing of debtors \/ accounts receivable transactions. Full administration and processing of creditors \/ accounts payable transactions. Capturing and processing invoices, credit notes, receipts and payments accurately. Processing and allocation of customer receipts and supplier payments. Preparing and processing customer and supplier account reconciliations. Following up on outstanding debtor accounts and assisting with collection administration. Monitoring outstanding balances, payment activity and account discrepancies. Processing supplier invoices and ensuring supporting documentation is complete. Checking invoices, statements and supporting documentation for accuracy. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer and supplier account records. Assisting with monthly processing and financial administration. Capturing financial information accurately on Pastel \/ accounting systems. Preparing Excel-based schedules, reconciliations and financial administration reports. Filing and maintaining financial documentation in accordance with company procedures. Assisting with general finance administration as required. Liaising professionally with customers, suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries. Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding financial and company information. Ensuring all assigned duties are completed accurately and within required deadlines. Identifying account discrepancies, errors or irregularities and bringing these to management''s attention. Supporting the Finance Department with additional accounting administration when required. EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS: Matric \/ Grade 12 essential. Relevant tertiary qualification, certificate or training in Debtors, Creditors, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Accounting or a related field will be advantageous. Recent\/current hands-on experience in a Debtors & Creditors Clerk, Accounts Payable \/ Receivable Clerk or similar finance administration position essential. Strong practical experience working with accounting software, specifically Pastel, essential. Strong MS Excel skills essential. Experience working within a high-volume debtors and creditors environment highly advantageous. Practical understanding of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, allocations, invoices and payments. Experience with account queries, statement reconciliations and outstanding account follow-ups. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Strong numerical and administrative ability. Ability to work accurately with large volumes of financial information. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a finance team. Must be able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality. Stable employment history and a demonstrated commitment to previous positions preferred. Traceable & contactable references. Local residency or relocation to Newcastle required. Submit CV (Word \/ PDF) to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , Ref # (TRG 2538). SKILLS REQUIRED: Debtors \/ Accounts Receivable Administration Creditors \/ Accounts Payable Administration Pastel Accounting Software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook Account Reconciliations Invoice Processing Payment & Receipt Allocations Financial Data Capturing Numerical Accuracy Administrative Organisation Attention to Detail Deadline Management Problem Solving Confidentiality & Integrity Ability to Work Under Pressure High-Volume Processing Communication & Interpersonal Skills APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Only applications from suitably experienced candidates who meet the requirements of this vacancy will be considered. Interested candidates must submit their updated CV (Word \/ PDF) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com , quoting the correct Ref. Number (TRG 2538) in the subject line. Please attach all relevant supporting documentation, including (where applicable): Tertiary and secondary qualifications Professional memberships and\/or partnerships Trade, training, and\/or in-house certificates Relevant operating, vehicle, hardware, or equipment licences Previous employment references with contactable details Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd South Africa CONNECT | LIKE | FOLLOW | SHARE | TAG Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram #TheRecruitmentGuy #DebtorsClerk #CreditorsClerk #AccountsReceivable #AccountsPayable #FinanceJobs #FinanceAdministration #AccountingJobs #Pastel #MicrosoftExcel #NewcastleJobs #KwaZuluNatalJobs #KZNJobs #PermanentEmployment #JobOpportunity
