Accounts Payable

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POSITION INFO:

Location: George
Employment Type: 32–40 Hours per Week
Industry: Finance | Accounting | Accounts Payable

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a business to find a structured and proactive Accounts Payable professional with General Ledger accounting knowledge. This role offers a broader scope than traditional AP processing, combining day-to-day accounts payable responsibilities with bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and support across month-end and year-end processes.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take ownership of key Accounts Payable activities, from processing supplier invoices and managing vendor communication through to preparing payments and maintaining accurate vendor records.

Importantly, the position also requires a good understanding of General Ledger accounting. You’ll be responsible for monthly cost accruals, prepayments and relevant balance sheet reconciliations, making this a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys combining transactional finance with broader accounting responsibilities.

The role requires someone who is highly accountable, organised and confident communicating professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier bills and link invoices to the relevant purchase orders.

• Book bank statements for Accounts Payable bank accounts across EUR, USD and GBP.

• Take responsibility for monthly bank reconciliations.

• Manage the billing mailbox and communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payments.

• Prepare and execute weekly and ad hoc payments via wire transfer.

• Ensure payments are completed on time to avoid unnecessary penalties.

• Prepare and post monthly General Ledger cost accruals based on your own cost analysis.

• Process monthly prepayments.

• Reconcile Accounts Payable transactions and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Complete relevant balance sheet reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate vendor records and verify supplier information.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing by preparing the required reports and documentation.

• Support internal audits, external audits and compliance reviews.

• Identify opportunities to improve existing processes.

• Assist with Accounts Payable automation initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant accounting degree or equivalent accounting knowledge.

• Practical knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.

• Good understanding of General Ledger accounting.

• Excel knowledge.

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

• A structured and organised approach to work.

• Proactive mindset with a high level of personal accountability.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to be professionally assertive when required.

• Excellent written and verbal English.

• Availability to work 32–40 hours per week.

Nice to Have

• Afrikaans language skills.

• Experience working with multi-currency bank accounts, particularly EUR, USD and GBP.

• Experience supporting internal and external audits.

• Exposure to AP automation or finance process-improvement initiatives.

What’s On Offer

This is a varied finance position offering exposure beyond standard invoice processing. You’ll have ownership across Accounts Payable while building on your General Ledger accounting experience through reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and financial close activities.

The position offers 32–40 working hours per week, providing some flexibility around working hours.

Company Culture

The environment will suit someone who takes ownership of their work and values accuracy, accountability and clear communication. The team is looking for a proactive individual who can work in a structured way, communicate confidently with vendors and actively look for opportunities to improve finance processes.

Please Note: If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.