1,016 Finance Assistant jobs in South Africa

Reference: 10618 AV — Consultant: Anneke Viviers

• Manage the full debtors’ cycle in Sage accounting system for all the companies from master data, invoices/credit notes, receipts and statements.
• Prepare debtors’ account reconciliations.
• Reporting and follow up on outstanding days per debtors age analysis
• Reconciliation and preparation of vessels mates’ files for invoicing.
• Oversee client accounts with agree payment terms.
• Manage the full supplier cycle in Sage accounting system for all companies from master data, processing invoices and credit notes.
• Prepare supplier reconciliations for payments per supplier age analysis
• Liase with customers and suppliers to resolve queries in a timely manner
• Process financial data in the accounting system in the local and foreign currencies for all companies.
• Maintain electronic filing system on Sage and One Drive.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration for the finance department.
• Financial work to company standards and policies.
• Adhere to current accounting/ laws and regulations.

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Must be computer literate (Word & Excel)
• Knowledge in basic accounting practices and processes
• Attention to detail with an ability to spot numerical errors
• Customer service skills
• Computer literacy
• Organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Foreign currencies knowledge
• Good interpersonal and communication skills both spoken and written

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About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant / Clerk to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, with a focus on accounting processes and payroll administration . This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate, and eager to build a career in finance.

• 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.

• Certificate or diploma in Accounting or Bookkeeping (essential).
• At least 1–2 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).

Overview

Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

A UK leading independent HR Recruitment and Executive Search business, also with a Technology, Change and Transformation recruitment division, are hiring for a Finance Assistant (6 month contract). They recruit for specialist areas in the UK, Europe, Middle East and United States with offices in London and New York.

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for managing daily financial processes and providing accurate, timely information. The role covers a wide range of tasks including managing the shared accounts inbox, processing accounts payable invoices, updating trackers and reports, and ensuring data is accurately uploaded across systems such as Intime, Business Central, and Payhawk. Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes. You will handle expenses, bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding, as well as support with placement approvals, invoicing, and weekly reporting. This is a varied position requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a dynamic finance team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an established business and to develop a first-class finance function as well as support the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects.

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone
• Excellent email etiquette
• Well organised, prompt at dealing with queries
• Excel experience
• Systems proficient, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Desire to improve systems and processes
• High energy, hands-on and detail-oriented
• Customer-focused approach - dealing with queries face to face, over the phone, and in written correspondence
• Alignment to values: Community, Authentic, Courageous, Respectful, Ambitious
• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar) 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

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

Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with a Durban-based Credit Controller from time to time (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.

Overview

Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

A UK leading independent HR Recruitment and Executive Search business, also with a Technology, Change and Transformation recruitment division, are hiring for a Finance Assistant (6 month contract). They recruit for specialist areas in the UK, Europe, Middle East and United States with offices in London and New York.

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for managing daily financial processes and providing accurate, timely information. The role covers a wide range of tasks including managing the shared accounts inbox, processing accounts payable invoices, updating trackers and reports, and ensuring data is accurately uploaded across systems such as Intime, Business Central, and Payhawk. Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes. You will handle expenses, bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding, as well as support with placement approvals, invoicing, and weekly reporting. This is a varied position requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a dynamic finance team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an established business and to develop a first-class finance function as well as support the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects.

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone
• Excellent email etiquette
• Well organised, prompt at dealing with queries
• Excel experience
• Systems proficient, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Desire to improve systems and processes
• High energy, hands-on and detail-oriented
• Customer-focused approach - dealing with queries face to face, over the phone, and in written correspondence
• Alignment to values: Community, Authentic, Courageous, Respectful, Ambitious
• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar) 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

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

Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with a Durban-based Credit Controller from time to time (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.

Overview

Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

A UK leading independent HR Recruitment and Executive Search business, also with a Technology, Change and Transformation recruitment division, are hiring for a Finance Assistant (6 month contract). They recruit for specialist areas in the UK, Europe, Middle East and United States with offices in London and New York.

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for managing daily financial processes and providing accurate, timely information. The role covers a wide range of tasks including managing the shared accounts inbox, processing accounts payable invoices, updating trackers and reports, and ensuring data is accurately uploaded across systems such as Intime, Business Central, and Payhawk. Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes. You will handle expenses, bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding, as well as support with placement approvals, invoicing, and weekly reporting. This is a varied position requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a dynamic finance team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an established business and to develop a first-class finance function as well as support the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects.

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone
• Excellent email etiquette
• Well organised, prompt at dealing with queries
• Excel experience
• Systems proficient, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Desire to improve systems and processes
• High energy, hands-on and detail-oriented
• Customer-focused approach - dealing with queries face to face, over the phone, and in written correspondence
• Alignment to values: Community, Authentic, Courageous, Respectful, Ambitious
• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar) 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

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

Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with a Durban-based Credit Controller from time to time (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.

Overview

Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

A UK leading independent HR Recruitment and Executive Search business, also with a Technology, Change and Transformation recruitment division, are hiring for a Finance Assistant (6 month contract). They recruit for specialist areas in the UK, Europe, Middle East and United States with offices in London and New York.

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for managing daily financial processes and providing accurate, timely information. The role covers a wide range of tasks including managing the shared accounts inbox, processing accounts payable invoices, updating trackers and reports, and ensuring data is accurately uploaded across systems such as Intime, Business Central, and Payhawk. Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes. You will handle expenses, bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding, as well as support with placement approvals, invoicing, and weekly reporting. This is a varied position requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a dynamic finance team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an established business and to develop a first-class finance function as well as support the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects.

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone
• Excellent email etiquette
• Well organised, prompt at dealing with queries
• Excel experience
• Systems proficient, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Desire to improve systems and processes
• High energy, hands-on and detail-oriented
• Customer-focused approach - dealing with queries face to face, over the phone, and in written correspondence
• Alignment to values: Community, Authentic, Courageous, Respectful, Ambitious
• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar) 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

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

Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with a Durban-based Credit Controller from time to time (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.

Overview

Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

A UK leading independent HR Recruitment and Executive Search business, also with a Technology, Change and Transformation recruitment division, are hiring for a Finance Assistant (6 month contract). They recruit for specialist areas in the UK, Europe, Middle East and United States with offices in London and New York.

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for managing daily financial processes and providing accurate, timely information. The role covers a wide range of tasks including managing the shared accounts inbox, processing accounts payable invoices, updating trackers and reports, and ensuring data is accurately uploaded across systems such as Intime, Business Central, and Payhawk. Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes. You will handle expenses, bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding, as well as support with placement approvals, invoicing, and weekly reporting. This is a varied position requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a dynamic finance team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an established business and to develop a first-class finance function as well as support the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects.

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone
• Excellent email etiquette
• Well organised, prompt at dealing with queries
• Excel experience
• Systems proficient, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Desire to improve systems and processes
• High energy, hands-on and detail-oriented
• Customer-focused approach - dealing with queries face to face, over the phone, and in written correspondence
• Alignment to values: Community, Authentic, Courageous, Respectful, Ambitious
• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar) 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

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

Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with a Durban-based Credit Controller from time to time (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.

Overview

Finance Assistant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Remote (Durban North, South Africa)

Salary: R15,000 per month

A UK leading independent HR Recruitment and Executive Search business, also with a Technology, Change and Transformation recruitment division, are hiring for a Finance Assistant (6 month contract). They recruit for specialist areas in the UK, Europe, Middle East and United States with offices in London and New York.

The Finance Assistant will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for managing daily financial processes and providing accurate, timely information. The role covers a wide range of tasks including managing the shared accounts inbox, processing accounts payable invoices, updating trackers and reports, and ensuring data is accurately uploaded across systems such as Intime, Business Central, and Payhawk. Collaborate with the CFO, Management Accountant, and Finance team to help streamline and automate 15–20 existing processes. You will handle expenses, bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding, as well as support with placement approvals, invoicing, and weekly reporting. This is a varied position requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be working in a dynamic finance team, reporting to the Senior Finance Manager. This position offers the opportunity to be part of an established business and to develop a first-class finance function as well as support the Finance Team in ad-hoc projects.

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position
• Confident communicator, especially over the phone
• Excellent email etiquette
• Well organised, prompt at dealing with queries
• Excel experience
• Systems proficient, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Desire to improve systems and processes
• High energy, hands-on and detail-oriented
• Customer-focused approach - dealing with queries face to face, over the phone, and in written correspondence
• Alignment to values: Community, Authentic, Courageous, Respectful, Ambitious
• Previous experience as a Finance Assistant (or similar) 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

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

Remote role – work from Durban North, with flexibility to work with a Durban-based Credit Controller from time to time (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.