TRAFFIC Gauteng

FT Contract - Debtors Clerk - Midrand - South Africa

Unique Personnel (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

FT Contract - Debtors Clerk - Midrand - South Africa

Process and issue customer invoices, credit notes, and statements accurately and on time.

Allocate customer payments against invoices and reconcile accounts.

Monitor outstanding debts and follow up on overdue accounts via phone, email, or written communication.

Maintain an up-to-date debtors ledger and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded.

Liaise with customers to resolve billing disputes or payment queries promptly.

Work closely with the Credit Controller to implement collection strategies.

Prepare and send reminder letters and statements to customers.

Recommend accounts for handover to legal or collection agencies when necessary.

Prepare regular reports on debtor balances, aged analysis, and collection performance.

Assist in month-end closing by ensuring all debtor-related transactions are posted accurately.

Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Build and maintain professional relationships with customers.

Provide excellent customer service while ensuring company policies are upheld.

Communicate clearly with internal departments (e.g., sales, operations) to resolve account or invoice issues.

Adhere to company credit policies and financial procedures.

Maintain confidentiality of financial and client information.

Assist auditors with debtor-related queries during audits.

Qualifications
  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
  • Diploma or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or related field (advantageous)
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar debtors/accounts receivable role
  • Experience with reconciliations, credit control, and customer account management
  • Experience with SAGE X3

About This Role

Career insights for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks positions

Salary Benchmark
$47,440/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking
Common Technologies
QuickBooks Online Sage Business Cloud Accounting SAP Concur Dropbox Business Google Drive Enterprise SharePoint Online AcornSystems Corporate Performance Management Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job Overview

Date Posted
26 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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