143 Finance Assistant jobs in South Africa

Finance Assistant

Pretoria, Gauteng Network Recruitment

Posted 10 days ago

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This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys enabling efficiency within a fast-paced, high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and document preparation.
  • Manage internal and external correspondence, liaising with stakeholders and following up on meeting action items.
  • Assist with finance-related activities such as invoice processing, expense tracking, and preparation of audit documentation.
  • Oversee office logistics for the finance team ordering supplies, managing stationery, and coordinating courier bookings.
  • Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity at all times.
  • Track key deadlines and ensure smooth day-to-day operational flow across the finance function.
Profile:
  • 23 years experience in a finance or administrative support role, with proven ability to handle sensitive information and manage multiple priorities.
  • A BCom degree would be highly advantageous, supporting your practical experience in contributing to the teams strategic objectives.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a service-oriented mindset.
If youre a structured and dependable professional who takes pride in supporting a dynamic finance team, this opportunity offers an excellent environment to grow and contribute meaningfully.

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Finance Assistant

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Posted 18 days ago

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REQUIREMENTS:
  • Matric, plus relevant tertiary qualification i.e., BCom accounting, etc.
  • Proven experience of at least two years in an accounting role
  • Strong Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, Sage Evolution Experience)
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
  • Professional level verbal and written communication skills
  • Deadline driven with attention to detail
  • Professional discretion, analytical and meticulous
  • Own Transport

DUTIES:
  • Debtors: Receipt Processing; customer queries; statements, weekly meeting ageing comments/feedback
  • Monthly Ageing report to Regional Office
  • Creditors invoices/Purchases: Processing; Payment requisitions, Purchase order; Cash Book Payments processing
  • Credit Notes Processing/Supplier returns processing, Marketing Samples processing
  • Customer Credit Applications
  • Petty cash and Credit Card processing and reconciliations
  • Assets: Register Maintenance, Purchases and Disposals
  • External and Internal Auditors queries support & Year end Stock take process assistance
  • Bank payment preparation & loading
  • COD new customers: Adding to System
  • New Inventory: Adding detailed inventory details to the system in line with Group and local requirements
  • Obtaining suppliers quotations in line with policies and procedures
  • Support Sales Administrator with Inventory Purchase Orders Processing & reviewing of inventory supplier invoices
  • Support to Sales Administrator for Sales Order Processing and Customers Sales Invoicing
  • Preparation/processing of monthly journals for Financial Controller review and approval
  • Payroll monthly preparation to outsourced consultants
  • Payroll payment loading
  • Assist with Annual Budget preparation.
Salary: dependent on experience, including company benefits.

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Finance Assistant

Montague Gardens, Western Cape Persona Staff

Posted 16 days ago

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Responsibilities:
  • Assist with daily accounting functions, including capturing invoices, reconciliations, and processing payments.
  • Manage timesheets using our clocking system and perform all payroll duties for wage workers.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll, including leave, overtime, and deductions.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
  • Assist in preparing reports, budgets, and financial statements.
  • Handle queries related to accounts and payroll.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.
Requirements:
  • Certificate or diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping (essential).
  • At least 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or payroll administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles is essential.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, or similar) will be beneficial.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
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Finance Assistant

Montague Gardens, Western Cape Persona Staff

Posted 2 days ago

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Responsibilities:
  • Assist with daily accounting functions, including capturing invoices, reconciliations, and processing payments.
  • Manage timesheets using our clocking system and perform all payroll duties for wage workers.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll, including leave, overtime, and deductions.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
  • Assist in preparing reports, budgets, and financial statements.
  • Handle queries related to accounts and payroll.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.
Requirements:
  • Certificate or diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping (essential).
  • At least 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or payroll administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles is essential.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, or similar) will be beneficial.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
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Finance Assistant

Montague Gardens, Western Cape Persona Staff

Posted 9 days ago

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Responsibilities:
  • Assist with daily accounting functions, including capturing invoices, reconciliations, and processing payments.
  • Manage timesheets using our clocking system and perform all payroll duties for wage workers.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll, including leave, overtime, and deductions.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
  • Assist in preparing reports, budgets, and financial statements.
  • Handle queries related to accounts and payroll.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.
Requirements:
  • Certificate or diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping (essential).
  • At least 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or payroll administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles is essential.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, or similar) will be beneficial.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
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Finance Assistant

Montague Gardens, Western Cape Persona Staff

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Assist with daily accounting functions, including capturing invoices, reconciliations, and processing payments.
  • Manage timesheets using our clocking system and perform all payroll duties for wage workers.
  • Ensure accurate and timely preparation of payroll, including leave, overtime, and deductions.
  • Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
  • Assist in preparing reports, budgets, and financial statements.
  • Handle queries related to accounts and payroll.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.
Requirements:
  • Certificate or diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping (essential).
  • At least 3 years of experience in finance, accounting, or payroll administration.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles is essential.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, or similar) will be beneficial.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Good communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel).
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Finance Assistant

R150000 - R180000 Y Talent Shore

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Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

About Us

We are a leading US/UK recruitment company with a strong global footprint. Our Finance team is focused on building efficiency and automation to support business growth. To achieve this, we are looking for a highly organized Finance Assistant to join our team on a 6-month contract.

The Role

This is a support-driven role designed to free up our finance team for automation projects. You will manage a range of repetitive back-office finance tasks, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established processes. While not client-facing, you will collaborate closely with internal consultants and the finance leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and manage routine finance tasks in Business Central, RSM, and Excel.

  • Provide ledger and payroll assistance to the finance team.

  • Support finance processes by chasing consultants internally (mainly via email).

  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial data.

  • Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes.

  • Follow established systems and procedures to maintain compliance and consistency.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar role) in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

  • Highly organized, with the ability to follow processes consistently.

  • Familiarity with finance software such as Business Central, RSM, and Sage.

  • Solid working knowledge of Excel.

  • A proactive, reliable team player who is comfortable with repetitive tasks.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive fixed-term salary of R15,000 per month.

  • Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with Durban Based Credit Controller from time to time (She is also working remotely from Durban North)

  • Opportunity to gain valuable exposure to international finance systems and automation projects.

  • Be part of a supportive global team driving efficiency and innovation.

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Finance Assistant

R350000 - R450000 Y Time Personnel

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Job Overview
  • Application Deadline: 7 November 2025
  • Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Job Title: Finance Assistant
  • Education Level: Bachelors Degree
  • Job Level: Intermediate
  • Minimum Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Finance Assistant position available in Cape Town.

Are you a motivated early-career accounting professional looking to grow within an international organisation? Our client, based in Airport City, is seeking a Finance Assistant with a qualification and minimum of two years' accounting experience to join their experienced team.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable exposure in a global environment, and take the next step in your accounting career.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric, plus relevant tertiary qualification i.e., BCom accounting, etc.
  • Proven experience of at least two years in an accounting role
  • Strong Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, Sage Evolution Experience)
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
  • Professional level verbal and written communication skills
  • Deadline driven with attention to detail
  • Professional discretion, analytical and meticulous
  • Own Transport

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Debtors: Receipt Processing; customer queries; statements, weekly meeting ageing comments / feedback
  • Monthly Ageing report to Regional Office
  • Creditor's invoices / Purchases: Processing; Payment requisitions, Purchase order; Cash Book Payments processing
  • Credit Notes Processing/Supplier returns processing, Marketing Samples processing
  • Customer Credit Applications
  • Petty cash and Credit Card processing and reconciliations
  • Assets: Register Maintenance, Purchases and Disposals
  • External and Internal Auditors queries support & Year end Stock take process assistance
  • Bank payment preparation & loading
  • COD new customers: Adding to System
  • New Inventory: Adding detailed inventory details to the system in line with Group and local requirements
  • Obtaining suppliers quotations in line with policies and procedures
  • Support Sales Administrator with Inventory Purchase Orders Processing & reviewing of inventory supplier invoices
  • Support to Sales Administrator for Sales Order Processing and Customers Sales Invoicing
  • Preparation/processing of monthly journals for Financial Controller review and approval
  • Payroll monthly preparation to outsourced consultants
  • Payroll payment loading
  • Assist with Annual Budget preparation.
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Finance Assistant

Midrand, Gauteng R180000 - R250000 Y First Technology

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We are looking for a Finance Assistant to provide essential support to the finance team by ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions, maintaining records, and assisting with compliance and reporting. This role requires attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organisational skills.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Processing Invoices and Payments

  • Capture supplier invoices into the accounting system.

  • Prepare and process payment runs.
  • Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Bank and Cash Reconciliations

  • Perform daily capturing of bank statements.

  • Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash balances.
  • Data Entry and Record Keeping

  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

  • Assist with filing, archiving, and retrieval of finance documents.
  • Assisting with Month-End Processes

  • Prepare journals, accruals, and reconciliations.

  • Support the finance team with month-end reporting and closing activities.
  • Expense and Credit Card Claims

  • Review, process, and reconcile employee expense claims.

  • Manage and reconcile corporate credit card transactions.
  • Customer Invoicing and Debtors Follow-Up

  • Assist with debtor collections and payment follow-ups.

  • Update customer payment statuses in the accounting system.
  • Compliance and Audit Support

  • Ensure adherence to internal financial policies and controls.

  • Assist in the preparation of internal and external audit requirements.
  • General Administrative Support

  • Provide day-to-day support to the Finance Manager or Accountant.

  • Respond to finance-related queries from suppliers, customers, or internal departments.
Qualifications & Education
  • Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
  • A finance-related diploma or degree (advantageous).
  • Studying towards a professional finance qualification (beneficial but not required).
Experience
  • 1–3 years' experience in a finance or accounting support role.
  • Exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, or bookkeeping.
  • Experience using accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Pastel, SAP, or similar).
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong numerical and analytical ability.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
  • Organised, with good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Trustworthy, reliable, and able to maintain confidentiality.
Behavioural Attributes
  • Proactive and self-motivated.
  • Team player with a willingness to assist where needed.
  • Professional, approachable, and solution-focused.
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Finance Assistant

R25000 - R35000 Y Orion Organisation Non Profit Company

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We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our organization. The ideal candidate will assist with bookkeeping, processing transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting monthly and year-end accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in finance or accounting.

  • Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
  • Process invoices, expense reports, purchase orders, and payment transactions.
  • Support month-end and year-end close procedures.
  • Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
  • Maintain accounts payable and receivable records.
  • Prepare basic financial reports and summaries for management.
  • Assist with budget tracking and forecasting activities.
  • Handle petty cash and reimbursements in accordance with company policies.
  • Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to resolve billing issues.
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Atlantis, Western Cape 7349: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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