Work-Force
Listing live now. Role: Accounts Payable Clerk. Location: Parys, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About This Position
The Accounts Payable Clerk vacancy forms part of how the Parys branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Practically speaking, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Accounts Payable Clerk taking on this position.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Accounts Payable Clerk to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Parys much easier.
The Environment
On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Parys site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Growing With Us
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Parys offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Parys team member.
On top of that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Parys have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Parys colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Parys teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Parys keep progressing.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Parys.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Meet the Team
In addition, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Parys office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
On top of that, the team mix in Parys reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.