Billings Clerk

Department: Finance

Location: Johannesburg

Sumer Group is a fast-growing UK accountancy and advisory network, bringing together ambitious regional firms under one collaborative national structure.

We combine local relationships with group-wide expertise, delivering high-quality professional services to a diverse client base across the UK. As we continue to expand, we are building a centralised Offshore Services Team in South Africa to support our hubs and create operational excellence at scale.

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Billings Clerk to join our growing Offshore Services Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly developing function that supports all Sumer hubs across the UK. Working closely with the Billings Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely billing, supporting revenue performance and maintaining strong financial controls.

This role offers excellent exposure within a scaling international professional services group, with clear opportunities for development as the team grows.

• Prepare and process client invoices accurately and efficiently
• Ensure timely billing of services to clients whilst managing the level of Work in Progress (WIP) carried
• Assist in monitoring WIP balances and flagging items requiring review
• Support the management of recurring fees, including assisting with the fee review process
• Liaise with the Credit Control team on issuance of fees and support on query resolution
• Work closely with the Billings Supervisor, Financial Controller and Portfolio Managers to ensure accurate billing and improved reporting
• Respond promptly to billing queries from UK hubs
• Maintain accurate billing records and system data
• Assist with billing reports, reconciliations and tracking metrics
  
  Support continuous improvement initiatives within the billing function
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Billings Supervisor

• Previous experience in billing, accounts receivable or finance administration preferred
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a collaborative working style
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable using financial systems
• Eager to learn and grow within a developing international team

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, just let us know.

Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:

• We Shine Together
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Make It Count

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.