Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Recruiter: Conductio Consulting

Job Ref: CPT000042/CO

Date posted: Friday, June 12, 2026

Location: Paarl, South Africa

Salary: R25 000 Monthly

SUMMARY: Accounting Clerk Location: Paarl Employment Type: Full-time, office-based Salary: R25 000 - R35 000 pm POSITION INFO: Position Overview Our client, a group of companies based in Paarl, is looking for a detail-driven Accounting Clerk to support the Group Finance function across multiple business entities. This role will suit someone who enjoys structure, accuracy and high-volume financial processing. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with supplier invoices, customer invoicing, reconciliations, cashbook processing, VAT compliance and month-end support. The role requires someone reliable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-company environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Processing Capture and process supplier invoices, journals and credit notes. Process customer invoices and receipts. Allocate payments and receipts correctly across multiple entities. Assist with cashbook processing and balancing. Maintain accurate general ledger records and supporting schedules. Accounts Payable and Receivable Reconcile supplier statements. Resolve supplier and debtor account queries. Prepare payment requisitions. Support payment runs. Ensure proper filing and supporting documentation for all transactions. Financial Administration Maintain accurate financial records. Assist with month-end and year-end processes. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with audit preparation. Provide supporting schedules when required. Ensure compliance with VAT and finance procedures. Group Finance Support Assist with intercompany reconciliations and transactions. Support management with ad hoc finance and admin tasks. Help improve finance processes and controls. Minimum Requirements Grade 12 \/ Matric essential Diploma or Certificate in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Finance essential 2 to 5 years' experience in an accounting, finance or bookkeeping role Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations Experience with month-end financial procedures preferred Experience in a multi-company or group environment will be advantageous Systems Experience Experience on one or more of the following is required: Sage Xero Pastel Microsoft Excel, intermediate to advanced level Key Skills and Competencies Strong understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles High attention to detail Accurate financial processing Strong organisational skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Good communication skills Professional and confidential approach Strong work ethic and integrity Able to work independently and as part of a team Problem-solving and analytical ability Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a disciplined and accurate finance professional who enjoys working in a structured accounting environment. They must be proactive, reliable and able to support financial administration across several business entities with accuracy and professionalism. Working Conditions Full-time, office-based role in Paarl Interaction with multiple departments and companies in the group Additional hours may be required during month-end or audit periods