143 Accounts Payable Clerks jobs in South Africa

This role supports the financial accountant and maintains key responsibilities within the grower accounting function within the group and which includes, amongst others, responsibility for the maintenance of loan and lease agreement schedules, processing financial transactions and preparation of applicable creditors and cashbook financial reports. It includes responsibility for the inter-company, loans, inter-company and grower creditors, bank reconciliations and is integral in our grower accounting processes. This role supports the internal SARB function.

This accounting position processes all financial transactions and creates applicable creditors and cashbook financial reports. It includes the full responsibility for the relevant creditor's age analysis and bank reconciliations. The processing of financial transactions includes managing creditors by matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes, capturing invoices to Netsuite from such source documents and all other relevant financial documents, capturing of bank transactions and performing bank reconciliations. 

Job Description

Progressive Investment Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Clerk to join our growing finance team in Hillcrest, KZN.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Xero, Pastel Accounting, and Payroll, with a solid understanding of SARS submissions and tax dispute processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile financial transactions in Xero and Pastel.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documents.
• Process Payroll including PAYE, UIF, and statutory deductions.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax returns via SARS eFiling.
• Assist with SARS audits, objections, and disputes.
• Support monthly management accounts, budgeting, and cashflow reports.
• Assist with annual audits and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Tax Certificate, Accounting Diploma, or Degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 1–5 years' experience in accounting, payroll, and SARS compliance.
• Proficiency in Xero and Pastel Accounting / Payroll (essential).
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling, VAT, and PAYE submissions.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.

Remuneration

• R4,500 – R5,500 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.

We Offer

• A professional, supportive working environment.
• Exposure to multiple clients and diverse accounting operations.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From R4 500,00 per month

Work Location: In person

WE are looking for an entry level finance clerk with the following skills;

• 3-5 years Eeperience in general administration
• Debtors
• Creditors
• Quotations
• Email managements and client correspondence
• Office administration

• Sales administration

• Able to work efficiently and accurately

• Own transport to and from work
• Contactable references

Send detailed CV and reference for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R8 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

To provide financial and administrative support by maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with reporting and reconciliation tasks. The role ensures compliance with internal controls and supports the finance department's operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum: National Diploma in Accounting.
• Preferred: Degree in Finance, Accounting.
• Experience: 2–5 years in a financial administration or bookkeeping role.

Software Proficiency:

• Cloud-based accounting systems (Currently using Acumatica).
• Microsoft office.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with South African financial regulations and tax systems.

Responsibilities defined but not limited to the below.

Transaction Processing

• Processing Payments: Handling various payment methods for foreign and local payments, including EFT and cash payments, and ensuring proper recording of transactions.
• Processing Receipts: Allocating incoming funds on Acumatica to customer accounts and communicating with the bank in relations to foreign funds being received.
• Capturing Petty Cash: Processing and reconciling petty cash transactions.
• Inter-bank Transfers: Processing and reconciling inter-bank transfers.
• Data Entry: Accurately capturing of routine overhead invoices in Acumatica.

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Reconciling Bank Accounts: Matching the cashbook balance with bank statements to ensure accuracy and identify and investigate any discrepancies, corrective action taken if required.
• Cash Flow Reporting: Compiling and maintaining a short-term cash flow forecast.
• Bank Statement Analysis: Analysing and capturing bank statements, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Record Keeping & Data Management

• Preparing and compiling Financial and creditor reports.

Customer & Vendor Interaction

• Addressing Queries: Handling queries related to payments, bank reconciliations, and other financial matters.

Compliance & Controls

• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

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Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading logistics and mail company.

We're one of the world's largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. We're Europe's largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. We're number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and you'll be working for a global company that's focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa, we're looking for…

Role Outline

Daily capturing of waybills for preparation / processing in order to ensure financial control on our clients contracts. Ensure the accurate billing of clients activities within the timeframe indicated in the clients' contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily collection of waybills for preparation/ processing
• Verify and check the weight & volumetric of waybills according to the client contract
• Keep daily schedule of incoming waybills
• Scan and label all DHL clients waybills into Oculus on a daily base
• Ensure all documents are properly signed and distributed
• Process bills, checks, receipts and others documents
• Maintain good relationships with other departments
• Capturing of waybills
• Providing appropriate support to BU in recovering outstanding payments
• Assist with capturing and scanning of POD's
• Assist with capturing the Petty Cash
• Scanning the Petty Cash supporting information for record keeping and audit trail
• Analysis of Loads planned on DCT ensuring correct rates were applied
• Finance Related Projects such as Audit and Asset verification
• Prepare accurate and complete billing files daily, weekly and monthly for our clients
• Billing info to be validated against PODs and system info where available
• Filling of POD's to be filled with Metrofile as per our clients contractual agreements

Qualifications/ Skills/Competencies/Experiences

• Matric
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role
• Tertiary qualification in finance Management will be an advantage
• Knowledge of clients requirements and customer needs

Languages

• English

The Finance Shipping team provides important support to the International Sourcing team which is responsible for sourcing premium-quality aspirational fashion for the Group. The Shipping Clerk forms an integral part of the Finance Shipping team and is responsible for controlling all import documentation per consignment, ensuring accurate documentation is submitted to the clearing agent for clearance through customs and that all import orders are costed accurately and timely. This exciting role is crucial to our operations, requiring a detail orientated team player with strong communication skills who can manage high volumes effectively and work under tight deadlines.

Job Advertisement: Finance Clerk

Company: Durban, South Africa

We are a dynamic Auctioneering Company based in Umhlanga, Durban, seeking a Finance Clerk to join our team. As a Finance Clerk, you will play a crucial role in supporting our senior bookkeeper and financial manager across multiple entities within our business group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to senior bookkeeper and financial manager
• Perform administrative operations functions as required
• Utilise Sage Evolution accounting software proficiently
• Demonstrate excellent Excel skills
• Showcase exceptional administrative capabilities and experience

Requirements:

• Previous experience with Sage Evolution accounting software
• Excellent Excel
  skills
• Strong administrative background
• BCom degree or studying toward a BCom (advantageous) with 4-5 years accounting experience.
• Youthful, vibrant personality fitting our organisational culture
• Proximity to Umhlanga is preferable

If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance and administration, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to the success of our diverse business entities.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter to Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

URGENT APPOINTMENT

Finance Clerk (Permanent Position)

3sixty Life – Johannesburg, Gauteng

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the insurance industry? Do you have financial skills and experience to contribute to a leading company within the financial services sector.

Location:

The role is office-based Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Salary

Gross monthly salary of
R20 000.

Work hours

08:00am till 4:30pm.

Finance Clerk

3Sixty Life Limited wishes to appoint a Finance Clerk. This is a permanent position that will report to the Head of Finance (Curator Finance Lead) and Finance Manager.

The responsibilities of the role include the following:

1. Downloading audit support documents and putting together the fieldwork packs for the auditor.
2. Performing weekly and monthly reconciliations to ensure the GL accounts are accurate and complete. These reconciliations include various bank account reconciliation, inter-company reconciliation, premium reconciliation, etc.
3. Assisting the Finance Manager with preparing the annual financial statements and various notes for the Financial Statements.
4. Ensuring that all financial controls are designed appropriately to meet control objectives and are adhered to.
5. Posting monthly accruals and journal entries onto the system on a consistent and timely basis.
6. Following up with creditors and ensuring Accounts Payable is up to date.
7. Preparing documentation for payments.
8. Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
9. Updating, implementing, and maintaining procedures within the organisation to ensure a good governance framework.
10. Assist with the project management of internal and external audits, to ensure that they are completed within the agreed timelines and with a high degree of quality and accuracy.
11. Liaising with the outsourced Accounting and Administration service provider to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the accounting function.
12. Assisting the Finance Manager to prepare the annual budgets, and forecasts as required, within agreed timelines.
13. Gathering critical information from meetings with various stakeholders and producing useful reports.
14. Managing projects, developing project plans, and monitoring performance.
15. Serving as a liaison between the business and internal and external auditors respectively.
16. Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.
17. Ensuring 100% financial data integrity.

Requirements for the Role

1.   Bachelor of Commerce in Finance/Accounting.

2.   Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a finance area in an accounting related role.

3.   Familiarity with accounting practices and principles (IFRS).

4.   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel tools usage, such as VLookup, Pivot tables among others

5.   
Meet the Fit & Proper requirements of the financial services.

6.   Exhibit honesty and integrity.

Important Note:

An RE5 Certificate will be advantageous for all positions but is not a requirement.

Application Deadline:
 10 October 2025

Job Type:
Permanent position; Full-time; Office-based.