Creditors Office Clerk

Employment Type: Permanent Office-Based

About the Opportunity

A well-established company is seeking a detail-oriented Creditors / Office Clerk to join its finance team. This role combines the full creditors/accounts payable function with general office administration and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment managing high volumes of supplier invoices.

Key Responsibilities

Creditors / Accounts Payable

• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Match invoices to purchase orders delivery notes and goods received notes
• Perform monthly supplier reconciliations
• Prepare payment runs and remittance advices
• Resolve supplier and internal account queries
• Maintain retention records and payment schedules
• Assist with age analysis and month-end accruals
• Process petty cash where required

Office Administration

• General office administration and filing
• Answer incoming calls and manage correspondence
• Maintain physical and electronic records
• Order office and site supplies
• Provide administrative support to the finance team
• Assist with ad hoc administrative duties

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Finance-related Certificate or Diploma
• 2- 3 years experience in a Creditors or Accounts Payable role
• Previous experience within the construction or civil engineering industry will be advantageous
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and formulas)
• Experience using an accounting or ERP system (BuildSmart advantageous)

• Own reliable transport

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Package

• Market-related basic
• Medical aid and provident fund benefits after successful completion of the three-month probation period