Accounts Assistant — Accounts Payable & Receivable

Manage the complete Accounts Payable cycle: verify, process, and schedule vendor invoices and paymentsaccurately and on time. Manage the complete AccountsReceivable cycle: raise customer invoices, monitor outstanding balances, andensure timely collection. Follow up regularly withvendors on statements, payment queries, and reconciliation of accounts. Follow up with customers onoverdue invoices and outstanding balances, maintaining professional relationships throughout. Perform monthly reconciliationsof supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly. Prepare and present periodicreports on payables, receivables, ageing, and cash flow for management review. Draft professional businesscorrespondence, including reminder, demand, and confirmation letters to vendorsand customers. Maintain organised, accurate,and up-to-date accounting records and supporting documentation. Support month-end and year-endclosing activities and liaise with internal teams and auditors as required. Requirements &Qualifications • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. • Prior experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable or a similar accounting role is preferred. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (formulas, spreadsheets, and reporting). • Experience with accounting software is an advantage. • Good understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliation processes. Skills & Attributes • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong letter-writing and business correspondence ability. • Confident in following up with vendors and customers in a professional, courteous manner. • Strong reporting and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Well organized, able to prioritize, and meet deadlines. • Punctual, reliable, and committed to the role. • Honest, trustworthy, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.