Debtors Clerk (Credit Control) – Permanent

Recons that balance and suppliers who get paid right: that's the job at a wholesale distributor in Johannesburg CBD. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Johannesburg CBD. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Capture supplier invoices and customer receipts on Sage or Xero
• Reconcile bank accounts daily and clear unallocated items
• Reconcile creditors statements and sort out differences with suppliers
• Keep the filing system in order for the annual audit or review
• Post month-end journals for accruals, prepayments and depreciation
• Send customer statements and phone accounts that are over 60 days

• Understanding of VAT input and output rules
• At least 2 years of hands-on bookkeeping or clerk work
• Accurate with figures and careful with supplier bank details
• Good with Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables and simple formulas
• Bookkeeping certificate or diploma (ICB, FASSET learnership or similar)

• Hybrid work after probation at some practices
• Paid study leave for bookkeeping exams
• Office hours with no weekend work
• Thirteenth cheque at many small firms

• Say how far you take the books, for example "to trial balance" or "to management accounts"; it tells recruiters your level.
• Name the accounting packages you use daily in your CV headline, such as "Sage Pastel Partner, Xero, Excel".