Accounting Clerk

At Bed King, we believe that great sleep starts with the right mattress—powered by cutting-edge sleep technology and unbeatable value. Now, we’re looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to help keep our financial operations running smoothly. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for numbers, and thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we’d love to hear from you ACCOUNTING CLERK to be based in Parow Industria, Cape Town Bed King is more than just a mattress retailer—we’re pioneers in sleep technology, helping our customers get the best rest at the best value. As the only retailer in South Africa using this exclusive technology, we bring innovation into everything we do. We’re an independently owned and run company with a flat structure, meaning your voice matters. Here, teamwork and innovation drive our culture, and every employee has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make an impact. Join us and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, and your work makes a real difference THE TOP PRIORITIES OF THE ROLE ARE: Accurate Financial Data & Reporting – Ensure seamless financial data integration, accurate reconciliations, and error-free financial records. Efficient Cashbook & Reconciliations Management – Maintain well-managed tender type reconciliations, reducing discrepancies and improving efficiency. Collaboration with Business Units – Communicate effectively with stores and regional managers to resolve discrepancies and improve processes. Proactive Problem Solving & Accountability – Take ownership of tasks, ensure financial accuracy, and support the accountant in resolving financial or system-related issues. Strong Debtors & Clearing Account Oversight – Proactively manage outstanding deposits, allocations, and the debtors' book to support financial health. THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE IS TO: Support our Financial Manager by ensuring accurate transactions, reconciliations, and reporting. From monitoring sales data and managing cashbook uploads to resolving tender discrepancies and maintaining precise records, your work will be essential to our month-end processes and overall efficiency. IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALITIES, THEN THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU: Accuracy Performing Under Pressure Planning Cooperation Providing Feedback Integrity Analysing and Forming Opinions THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE ARE: Qualifications: A relevant Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 2 years in financial administration, reconciliations, and accounting processes. Tech Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with accounting software (Omni Accounting is a plus). Financial Knowledge: Strong understanding of cashbook and bank reconciliations, financial data integration, and business fundamentals. Analytical Thinking: Excellent numerical skills and the ability to spot discrepancies, analyze data, and provide financial insights. Ability to commute to Parow Industria and willingness to work 20 hours Monday to Friday (either half days from M-F or 2.5 days). DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Daily: Monitoring sales data integration and ensuring alignment and accuracy of data. Manage all cashbook uploads and tender type reconciliations in Omni Accounting system. Communicating with business units (stores) on tender type discrepancies. Recording of cash and bank transactions – correct the source if not accurate. Assisting and supporting the accountant with any queries of a financial and/or system nature. Reconciliation of all tender type clearing accounts and cashbook allocations. Weekly updating of debtors’ accounts and clearing of discrepancies. Feedback to regional managers on stores administrative performance and outstanding issues. Monthly: Full bank account reconciliation on store transactional account. Confirmation of monthly outstanding deposits per branch. Correction of over and under allocations. Ensure correct management of all clearing accounts and Debtors book. OUR CULTURE: A warm, sociable and amicable environment where our people engage with one another in a positive way throughout the workday. Our culture is collaborative and our employees and teams work well together cross-functionally to accomplish their goals. We have an autonomous culture where employees are trusted to have ownership over their work and have the individual power to improve results. OUR PURPOSE: Is to use sleep technology to help our customers find the best suited mattress for their sleep needs the first time around. OUR VALUES: Team Transparency Love Tech Unequivocal Excellence Creativity/Growth Self Management Passion for helping others and get great satisfaction from helping people. Enjoy being in charge and responsible for making things happen #J-18808-Ljbffr