Payments & Administration Clerk

About the role

We are seeking a Payments & Administration Clerk to join our Parktown office. The role involves handling bank deposits, allocating payments, and supporting the finance team with accurate record‑keeping.

Key responsibilities

• Verify bank deposits against statements before allocating payments to client accounts.
• Review statements and accurately allocate debits and credits.
• Process and assist with payment reversals when required.
• Ensure remittances or written authorisations are received prior to allocation.
• Match client remittance advices with invoice payment reports for accurate allocations.
• Follow up with Credit Controllers and Managers on outstanding or unallocated deposits.
• Allocate payments promptly to meet commission and month‑end reporting deadlines.
• Maintain electronic filing of daily schedules and supporting documents.
• Provide general administration support such as scanning, copying, filing and document management.
• Assist with ad‑hoc administrative duties and overflow work as needed.

Required profile

• Matric qualification.
• Previous administration experience, preferably in receipting, payments or financial administration.
• Computer literate with good MS Office skills.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans with strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under pressure.
• Positive, professional and proactive attitude; reliable and punctual.

Required skills

• MS Office

What we offer

• R8,000 per month salary.
• Full‑time, permanent, office‑based role in Parktown.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a structured Shared Services environment.
• Supportive administration team and clear career development path.