Finance Assistant

Jess Kidwell; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban North-based company is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join a well-established team in a role that blends finance administration with office support. You will handle day-to-day financial tasks and help keep the office running smoothly.

You will process invoices and credit notes, capture supplier documentation, reconcile petty cash and management expenses, and assist the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum Matric with finance/accounts experience.
• Experience in finance or accounts administrative role.
• Good numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Flexible, proactive across finance and office admin.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial administration.
• Process invoices and credit notes.
• Capture supplier documentation.
• Reconcile petty cash, company credit cards and expenses.
• Support the Finance Manager with duties as required.
• Answer incoming calls and maintain filing.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing and licences.
• Archive company records.

Skills

Numerical skills

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

MS Office

Proactive

Office administration

Education

Matric

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Durban North. An excellent opportunity awaits a detail-oriented and organised Finance Assistant to join a well-established company in a varied role that combines finance administration with broader office support. If you have previous experience in a finance or accounts administrative position and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

The successful candidate will assist with day-to-day financial administration, including processing invoices and credit notes, capturing supplier documentation, reconciling petty cash, company credit cards and management expenses, and assisting with warranty claims. The role will also involve supporting the Finance Manager with general finance-related duties as required.

Additional responsibilities will include answering incoming calls, maintaining office supplies and filing, coordinating vehicle servicing and licence renewals, compiling vehicle expense summaries, and managing the archiving of company records.

Requirements

• Minimum Matric
• Previous experience in a finance or accounts administrative role
• Good numerical and reconciliation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to assist across both finance and general office administration