Finance Processing Clerk

Recruiter:

Status Staffing

Job Ref:

PC002143/AC

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Location:

Brackenfell, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Clerk to join their team in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in finance administration, with experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or a junior finance role. Candidates should have Grade 12 (Matric) with Accounting and/or Mathematics, along with experience using Sage Pastel and Microsoft Excel. A relevant qualification in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Financial Management will be advantageous. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong numerical accuracy, excellent attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling financial information with confidentiality and integrity.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE :           Permanent
SECTOR : Finance
BASIC SALARY :          R12 000 - R15 000 Depending on experience
START DATE                  : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 (Matric) with Accounting and/or Mathematics. A National Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping, or Financial Management will be advantageous.
1–3 years of experience in a junior finance, bookkeeping, or accounts payable role.
Hands-on experience using Sage Pastel, including capturing invoices, processing journals, and navigating the system.
Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including data entry, basic formulas, sorting, filtering, and preparing reconciliation sheets.
Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail when capturing and processing financial data.
Meticulous accuracy when reviewing invoices, verifying information, and processing financial figures.
Ability to manage workload effectively, meet weekly and monthly payment deadlines, and maintain accurate and well-organized records.
Professional verbal and written communication skills when liaising with vendors, suppliers, and colleagues.
High level of reliability, confidentiality, and integrity when handling sensitive financial information.

DUTIES:

Invoice Capturing & Accounts Payable (Sage Pastel):

Capture and process all creditor and supplier invoices accurately into Sage Pastel.
Cross-reference invoices with purchase orders, delivery notes, and supervisor approvals prior to processing.
Follow up on pricing discrepancies, missing information, or unauthorized charges with suppliers and internal teams.
Maintain an organized physical and electronic filing system for all invoices and financial records.

Supplier Reconciliations & Payments (Excel & Sage):

Reconcile monthly supplier statements against Sage Pastel ledgers using Excel.
Prepare monthly payment schedules and compile remittance advices for supplier payment runs.
Handle supplier queries regarding payment status, statement balances, and invoices in a professional manner.

Petty Cash & Expense Management:

Capture and process staff expense claims and petty cash slips into Sage Pastel, ensuring all receipts are attached and valid.
Track and reconcile petty cash floats using structured Excel templates.

General Financial Support:

Assist the Finance Manager with month-end adjustments and journal entries in Sage Pastel.
Extract ledger reports and export transaction summaries from Sage into Excel for review.
Assist with gathering invoices and schedules required for internal or external audits.

HOURS:

Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 17:00
Fridays: 07:30 – 16:00

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