SUMMARY:
Job Purpose
This role supports the finance department with accounts payable, financial record-keeping, reconciliations, and various administrative tasks. The Creditors Clerk / Finance Assistant will help ensure accurate processing of payments, supplier engagement, and compliance with audit and tax requirements.
This position is suited to a detail-oriented individual with a strong aptitude for numbers and accounting systems, who thrives in a structured environment with routine financial responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and match them with purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Prepare and process payments with accurate supporting documentation.
- Reconcile supplier statements and address discrepancies.
- Capture invoices and payments into accounting software (e.g., SAGE, Pastel).
- Organize and maintain financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
- Assist with monthly creditor reconciliations.
- Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
- Contribute to VAT audits and ensure VAT compliance.
- Assist with bank reconciliations, petty cash, and related ad-hoc finance duties.
- Handle finance-related supplier and internal queries.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team.
POSITION INFO:
Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar finance or creditors clerk role.
- Proven experience in accounts payable and financial administration.
Skills & Attributes- Proficient in accounting software (Palladium, SAGE, Pastel, or similar).
- Skilled in MS Excel and general computer literacy.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in numerical data.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
- Strong communication skills for internal and external interactions.
Should you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
