Accounts Clerk at Refrigeration Company in Somerset West
KW Advisory · Somerset West, Western Cape
Overview
A refrigeration company in Somerset West is looking for a detail oriented Accounts Clerk to manage financial records across multiple entities. You will handle cashbook capturing, bank reconciliations, debtors, and payroll support in a fast paced retail environment. If you have at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience and are comfortable with Xero and Excel, this permanent role offers a solid opportunity to grow within a leading HVAC and refrigeration provider.
About the role
An established refrigeration company in Somerset West is seeking a motivated and detail oriented Accounts Clerk to join their team. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records across multiple entities in a fast paced environment.
Day to day you can expect to:
- Capture and record financial transactions in the cashbook using Xero
- Process and allocate accounts receivable
- Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy
- Maintain and reconcile debtor accounts
- Process EFTs, cash and card transactions
- Load and prepare payments on online banking platforms, specifically Standard Bank
- Assist with annual financial audits
- Process payroll using Simple Pay and ERS if you have that experience
- Maintain filing systems and financial records, both digital and manual
- Support general office administration and finance team duties
- Step in to assist colleagues when required
No application notes were provided in the listing. Please apply via the platform where you found this ad.
Requirements
- Grade 12 or Matric
- Diploma or certificate in Accounting or Bookkeeping
- Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience
- Experience with cashbook capturing
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and systems
- Familiarity with Pastel Evolution
- Knowledge of Xero Accounting
- Experience with Simple Pay Payroll and ERS Biometrics is advantageous
- Ability to work under pressure in a retail environment
Responsibilities
- Capture and record financial transactions in the cashbook using Xero
- Process and allocate accounts receivable
- Perform bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy
- Maintain and reconcile debtor accounts
- Process EFTs, cash and card transactions
- Load and prepare payments on online banking platforms like Standard Bank
- Assist with annual financial audits
- Process payroll using Simple Pay and ERS if experienced
- Maintain filing systems and financial records, both digital and manual
- Support general office administration and finance team duties
- Step in to assist colleagues when required
Job details
- Organisation
- KW Advisory
- Location
- Somerset West, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R15k to R18k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hey there, this is a solid opportunity if you have a few years of bookkeeping under your belt and want to work close to home in Somerset West. The company is in refrigeration, so they will likely value someone who can handle a busy retail style environment with lots of transactions across multiple entities.
When you apply, highlight your hands on experience with Xero, Pastel, and bank reconciliations. If you have worked with Simple Pay or ERS before, definitely mention that. Since they ask for at least 3 years of experience, be ready to talk about specific times you managed debtors or helped with audits. Bring your matric certificate and any accounting diplomas along, and be prepared for questions about how you stay accurate under pressure. Good luck!
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