Debtors Clerk
Finance
Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
Debtors Clerk
Salary: R20 000 per month
Area: Sunninghill, Johannesburg
Type: Onsite
This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven Debtors Clerk who takes pride in accuracy, follows up confidently, and keeps accounts running smoothly. You will join a professional, fast-paced business where your ability to manage collections, reconcile accounts, and maintain strong client relationships will play an important part in the finance team.
This role suits someone who is organised, reliable, and comfortable working with deadlines. You should be confident handling debtor accounts from start to finish, resolving queries, and ensuring payments are collected on time.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full debtors function for allocated accounts
- Follow up on outstanding payments in a professional and timely manner
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account discrepancies
- Allocate payments accurately and update records daily
- Prepare and issue statements, invoices, and account reminders
- Investigate and resolve client queries relating to billing and payments
- Maintain accurate account records and supporting documents
- Monitor ageing reports and escalate problem accounts where needed
- Work closely with internal teams to resolve invoice or account issues
- Assist with month-end processes and reporting
- Support the finance team with general accounts administration
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clients to support efficient collections
Requirements
- Proven experience in a Debtors Clerk or accounts receivable role
- Strong understanding of debtors processes, account reconciliations, and collections
- Good numerical accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Able to manage high volumes and work well under pressure
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confident following up on outstanding accounts in a professional manner
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to resolve queries effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance or accounting systems
- Well organised with good time management skills
- Reliable, professional, and able to work independently
- Based in South Africa and eligible to work in South Africa
- Johannesburg-based preferred, ideally within close proximity to Sunninghill
- Available to work office hours from 07h30 to 17h00
If you are an experienced Debtors Clerk looking for a stable role in a professional office environment where your accuracy and follow-through will be valued, apply now.