Job Description

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Job Overview

Expiration date:

4 August 2025

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Education Level:

Diploma

Job Level:

Intermediate

Minimum Experience:

3 - 5 Years

Accounts Payable Specialist position available in Cape Town.

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong Xero skills?



Our client, a well-established UK-based IT company with offices in Cape Town, is growing and requires a self-managed Accounts Payable Specialist. This role oversees the end-to-end accounts payable (AP) processes, managing the company's outgoing financial transactions and ensuring that vendors and suppliers are paid accurately and on time.



Prior experience in a large organisation is ideal to ensure comfort with high-volume AP operations.

Requirements:

Matric, with a qualification in Finance / Accounting Minimum 3 years' experience in an accounts payable role Comfortable working UK business hours (09:00-17:30 SAST) Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential Strong attention to detail and confident working independently Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel Experience working with a UK-based business or team is a bonus

Duties and Responsibilities:

Process and code supplier invoices and credit notes in Xero Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies Manage AP queries from suppliers and internal teams Assist with payment runs and ensure documentation is accurate and complete Maintain and update supplier records, payment terms, and contact details Support weekly and month-end reporting Identify and help implement process improvements within the AP function * Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries