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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
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
- 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