Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to take the lead on the Accounts Payable (AP) function for Betfred’s South African business. This role combines hands-on AP responsibilities with a coordination role across a small team of AP clerks based in South Africa. You’ll act as the key link between the UK and SA finance AP team, ensuring accurate, timely processing of payables while promoting consistency, strong financial controls, and continuous improvement across the function. The role sits within a geographically split finance function supporting the South African business. The Senior Accounts Payable Clerk will report into the UK-based Financial Controller and act as the key contact point for the South Africa-based AP team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys taking the lead within a core finance function while remaining close to the detail. They will play a key role in ensuring the AP function operates smoothly across borders and work closely with the Financial Controller on AP performance and improvements.
- Take ownership of end-to-end AP processes including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and posting
- Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments in line with agreed terms
- Complete and review supplier reconciliations, resolving queries efficiently
- Maintain AP ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Prepare and review payment runs, including cross-border transactions
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
- Support month-end close activities including accruals and reporting
- Take the lead in coordinating day-to-day activities across the SA AP team
- Encourage and contribute to continuous improvement in processes
- Liaise with internal departments and finance stakeholders across the UK and South Africa
- Build effective relationships with suppliers and resolve queries professionally
- Work closely with the Financial Controller on AP performance and improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency within AP processes
- Support the maintenance and strengthening of financial controls
- Assist with internal and external audit requirements
- Ensure adherence to local regulatory and tax requirements (UK and South Africa where relevant)
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable, ideally in a senior or experienced role (required)
- Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practice (required)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills (required)
- Strong communication skills (required)
- Proficiency in finance systems and Excel (required)
- Ability to take initiative and lead by example within the AP function (required)
- Benefit from bonuses, incentives, retail discount vouchers and more.
- Monthly pension contributions.
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
- A long-service recognition programme and life milestone rewards.
- A recognition scheme to earn and convert points to spend with over 700 retailers.
- A comprehensive financial wellbeing package including salary-based savings with a 5% boost, early access to earnings and free 121 financial coaching.
- Mental health support including an independent Employee Assistance Programme, a 24/7 virtual GP service and complimentary eye tests.
- Access to further training and development opportunities.
Betfred is a leading betting and gaming company that has been at the forefront of the industry for over 50 years. With over 1300 shops and 9500 employees, we are constantly pushing ourselves to innovate and improve, and we are always on the lookout for the best talent to join our team. In 2019, we entered the US sports betting market as Betfred Sportsbook, and we now operate in 10 states. We have also recently established a new presence in South Africa, with over 50 betting halls, and we own a majority stake in Lottostar, South Africa's largest online betting company. At Betfred, our mission is to provide our customers with the best possible service, products and experience while ensuring responsible gambling. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing them with the training and development they need to succeed. We offer a range of career opportunities, from retail positions in our shops to roles in our head office. We are also dedicated to giving back to the communities in which we operate. Through our Betfred Supports initiative, we support a range of charities and community initiatives.
