Job Description

Purpose of the position

The Accounts Assistant plays a crucial supporting role in assisting the finance team to ensure administration and assistance in the financial function. The person will provide essential administrative and financial support, manage various customer and creditors relations and tasks, and maintain a productive work environment. The ideal candidate will be an organized, self-motivated problem solver with exceptional communication skills and fanatical attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

Setting up new customers on Microsoft Business Central ensuring all terms and conditions comply with agreements Ensuring all sales price lists are updated and correct for each customer Recording and allocating customer payments to correct invoices Ensure all cash and online sales are immediately paid and allocated Sending out customer statements Follow up overdue balances on due dates via email and telephone Addressing customer queries and disputes Various other related duties as expected Assist accountant with capturing invoices of suppliers, credit cards and petty cash which relates to inventory Assist accountant with creditors reconciliations at month-end Follow up on invoices not received based on reconciliations Addressing creditor queries and disputes Various other related duties as expected Ensure all invoices and delivery notes received go to the stock controller to ensure stock delivery before invoice is authorized Conduct regular stock take reconciliations with the stock controller to ensure accurate and upto-date stock levels

Job Requirements

Relevant tertiary education required (i.e., Diploma or B.Com Degree in Finance etc.) or 5+ years' experience as Debtors and Creditors Clerk Excellent communication skills - in English and Afrikaans Business Central experience will be advantageous

Personal Qualities and Soft Skills Required

Fanatical attention to detail Hardworking with a positive "can do" attitude Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective relationships Strong in planning, organising and achieving deliverables. Competent to handle high stress situations and staying calm under pressure. Strong problem solver orientation. Agile and flexible; willing to learn.

Other Requirements

Driver's license and own reliable transport South African citizen. Clear criminal record
To apply for The Accounts Assistant position, please send your application to admin@blaauwklippen.com ensuring that the vacancy title is included in the subject line of your email.

Closing date: 12 September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person