Accounts Payable​/Creditors Specialist

Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/07/2026

A successful creative business is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the completeness and accuracy of the company's financial records. This full-time, in-office role and reports to the Financial Director.

• Creditors
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  Manage the creditors books for three group entities with a focus on creditors, including a US based entity.
• Purchase Orders
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  Raise and manage POs for the company, ensuring consistent accounting treatment of costs.
• Controls and Processing
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  Implement effective controls and processes when processing bills and supplier payments, including reconciliation of accounts, correct remittances and matching to supplier statements.
• Accounting Records
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  Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in the accounting software (Xero), ensuring processing is done accurately and consistently.
• Cashbook Processing
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  Process daily cashbook entries, ensuring the cashbook is fully up to date.
• Cash Payments
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  Process weekly cash payments according to approved payment lists on the banking profile.
• Month end closing
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  Processing of month end closing journals, including accounting for intercompany transactions.

• 5 years' experience as an Accounts Payable/Creditors Specialist/Bookkeeper/Senior Bookkeeper
• Relevant tertiary qualification preferable.
• Adept and experienced with Xero accounting software.
• Fastidious attention to detail, record keeping, and accuracy.
• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and work under pressure.
• Nimble and adaptive thinking.
• Independent working methods requiring decision‑making, responsibility, and accountability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Creative vision and an understanding of the art and design world.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to plan, lead, and motivate.
• A commitment to confidentiality at all times.