Accounts Receivable Assistant

Our client in the IT sector based in Port Elizabeth/ Gqeberha seeks to employ an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join their team.

Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Proven working experience as Accounts Receivable Clerk, with a minimum of 2 years work experience within an Accounts Receivable department.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, fair credit practices and collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience in operating spreadsheets and accounting software.
• Courses in Bookkeeping / Accounting.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.

Desired technical skills:

• Software – working in excel and typing up word documents.
• Knowledge of accounting packages – Sage Pastel Partner and Sage Evolution.
• Manual skills for typing, filing, storage, and removal of records.
  Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Accounts Receivable Clerk manages and maintains Customer accounts, ensuring the money Customers owe isn't past due.
• Accounts Receivable Clerks correctly bill clients for goods or services.
• They work with other departments to verify and record transactions and resolve account discrepancies.
• They also collect the correct amounts from their customers on time by providing the necessary support throughout those processes.
• Collection of overdue accounts.
• Verify discrepancies by and resolve clients account queries.
• Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Any further duties delegated by supervisor.

If you are not contacted within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.