Work-Force
A Accounts Payable Clerk position is being filled in Paarl. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Paarl operation, and this Accounts Payable Clerk position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Crucially, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Paarl team on trust, and the Accounts Payable Clerk role will feel that from week one.
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 Paarl much easier.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Accounts Payable Clerk is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Paarl group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Paarl will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Paarl.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.
About Paarl
Crucially, the role is based in Paarl, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Paarl and the broader Western Cape region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Paarl, Western Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Paarl cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Paarl.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Paarl have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Paarl team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Paarl have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Paarl contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Western Cape.
On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Core Functions
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
Who We’re Looking For
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.