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Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
16 Apr 2026
Closes
06 May 2026

Accounting Careers

Senior Debtors Officer – Cape Town CBD

Are you experienced in the full debtors function, as well as CIPC and SARS administration?
 
Our client, based in Cape Town CBD, is seeking a detail-oriented professional to take full ownership of the debtors function. You’ll manage client fee queries, perform reconciliations and fact-checking, and handle all related administrative tasks.
 
If you’re organised, proactive, and ready to take ownership, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

REQUIREMENTS
  • Matric or equivalent
  • Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in client management or debtors within an accounting, audit, tax or financial services environment
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Word, advanced Excel, Outlook, Sage and/or Xero; experience with electronic client systems advantageous
  • High attention to detail with strong numerical ability and accuracy
  • Fast, accurate typing and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Afrikaans
  • Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information
  • Able to perform under pressure and manage urgent tasks effectively
  • Professional, well-presented and a strong team player with a positive attitude
  • Able to escalate matters appropriately to management when required
DUTIES
  • Perform the full debtors function, ensuring accuracy of payments, amounts and records
  • Manage client relations by responding to queries and clearly communicating fee structures, planning and retainer details
  • Handle new client enquiries, prepare quotes, engagement letters and onboard new clients
  • Approve fee estimates and monitor deliverables from the production team
  • Liaise with clients and third parties to ensure a high level of client satisfaction
  • Provide administrative and billing support to the production/accounting/tax teams, including fee document preparation
  • Manage general administration including document control, data entry, invoicing, email correspondence and time tracking follow-ups
  • Assist with statutory and regulatory administrative requirements (SARS, CIPC, and related processes)
  • Undertake additional reasonable duties as required
Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience
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