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Location: Umhlanga & Mount Edgecomb, KwaZulu-NatalPosition Type: Full-TimeIndustry: ManufacturingRole OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and communicative Accounts Clerk to join our finance team in Umhlanga. This role is pivotal in maintaining the financial health of our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate record-keeping in QuickBooks Online, and serving as the primary point of contact for our local and international suppliers.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the nuances of manufacturing costs, such as raw material procurement and logistics expenses.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate digital records of all financial transactions using QuickBooks Online.Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, verify against purchase orders (POs) and delivery notes, and ensure timely payments.Supplier Relations: Act as the first point of contact for all supplier queries, reconcile monthly statements, and negotiate payment terms where necessary.Manufacturing Support: Assist in tracking production-related costs and managing inventory-linked data within the accounting system.Bank Reconciliation: Perform daily bank feeds and monthly reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.Reporting: Assist the Finance Manager with the preparation of VAT returns and month-end reports.Requirements & QualificationsExperience: 4–6 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role, preferably within the manufacturing or industrial sector.Software Proficiency: Advanced, hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online is essential or any similarCommunication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for professional correspondence with suppliers and internal departments.Technical Skills: Strong understanding of VAT, reconciliations, and basic accounting principles.Location: Must be based in or within a reasonable commuting distance of Mount Edgecomb.Personal AttributesAnalytical Mindset: You enjoy "making the numbers balance" and have a high attention to detail.Proactive: You don’t wait for a supplier to call about a missing payment; you’ve already reconciled the statement.Resilient: Comfortable working in the dynamic, high-pressure environment of a production facility.Please email Aimee Wheeler Email:goldstarecruit1@gmail.com

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