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Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
4-5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our well established client is seeking to appoint a detail-oriented and highly organised Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in Port Elizabeth. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong background in creditors accounting processes and financial administration. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supplier accounts processing payments and supporting the broader finance function.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process monthly supplier invoices accurately and timeously.
- Capture and manage invoices and adjustments on accounting systems (e.g. Pastel).
- Perform full monthly creditors reconciliations from supplier statements to ledger.
- Maintain and update supplier accounts and records.
- Handle and resolve all supplier queries efficiently.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payments.
- Compile and maintain documentation for payment submissions.
- Maintain accurate filing systems for invoices statements and payment records.
- Capture and monitor municipal utility charges identifying and reporting variances.
- Maintain registers for recurring expenses and ensure updates for annual increases.
- Support audit processes by assisting with creditors-related queries.
- Provide assistance with debtors functions including billing processes.
- Manage selected administrative functions such as stationery procurement and general office support.
- Managing claims from submission through to reconciliation.
- Liaising with brokers and assessors.
- Reviewing policy schedules and amendments.
- Assisting with additional finance-related duties (Bank reconciliations Intercompany transaction processing Ad-hoc projects and compliance requirements).
Requirements
- Bcom Degree in Accounting or related.
- 5 years of experience as an Accountant.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Able to manage high volumes of invoices across multiple entities.
- Experience with Sage Pastel Partner Pastel Bank Manager.
- Prior experience to the Property Industry is advontageous.
Required Skills:
Bcom Degree in Accounting or related. 5 years of experience as an Accountant. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel. Able to manage high volumes of invoices across multiple entities. Experience with Sage Pastel Partner Pastel Bank Manager. Prior experience to the Property Industry is advontageous
Required Education:
Bcom Degree in Accounting or related.
