Debtors and Creditors Clerk

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Payable (Creditors & Debtors) Clerk to support our client’s finance operations for a 3-month assignment in their South Africa office.
This role is essential for ensuring smooth financial processes, with a strong focus on client payment follow-ups for event entry, maintaining accurate accounts, and supporting both the receivables and payables functions.

You will be the friendly but firm point of contact ensuring clients settle their outstanding balances, while also assisting with vendor payment processing and financial administration. If you communicate confidently, work well with numbers, and thrive in a structured finance environment, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable / Collections

• Proactively follow up with clients via phone and email regarding outstanding event payments.

• Issue invoices, customer statements, and reminders.

• Allocate payments, update ledgers, and maintain accurate AR records.

• Ensure outstanding fees are resolved before event entry.

Accounts Payable / Creditors

• Process supplier invoices and ensure correct approvals.

• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documents.

• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payment batches.

• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and resolve supplier queries.

Financial Administration & Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date records of all outstanding receivables and payables.

• Prepare aging reports, summaries, and regular updates for the finance team.

• Assist with month-end reconciliations and documentation.

• Cross-check invoices, contracts, and payment records for accuracy and compliance.

Client & Vendor Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact for payment-related queries.

• Communicate professionally, clearly, and persuasively with clients and suppliers.

• Handle escalations with confidence and diplomacy.

Who You Are

• Excellent Communicator: Confident, articulate, and persuasive—especially over the phone.

• Finance-Savvy: Background in accounts, finance, bookkeeping, or credit control.

• Highly Organized: Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Detail-Oriented: Strong accuracy with numbers, documents, and reconciliations.

• Proactive & Persistent: Comfortable following up consistently until payments are secured.

• Process-Driven: Follows company procedures while working independently.

Requirements

• Previous experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, debtors/creditors, or credit control.

• Strong phone-based communication and customer engagement skills.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Sage, Syspro) and Excel.

• Ability to work independently within a structured finance environment.

• Must be based in South Africa and available for in-office work for the full 3 months.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a UK-based company in a professional finance setting.

• Competitive contract remuneration.

• Hands-on experience in financial administration, collections, and event finance operations.

• A supportive, structured environment where accuracy and professionalism matter.