Finance Assistant

Talent Shore; Durban; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Finance Assistant for a 6-month contract in Durban North. This remote role requires 2+ years of experience and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include managing financial processes, handling invoices, and collaborating with the finance team. The role offers exposure to international finance systems and a competitive salary of R15,000 per month.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Exposure to international finance systems

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a finance assistant position.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial processes and provide timely information.
• Handle bank payments, petty cash, and customer onboarding.
• Collaborate with the finance team on process improvements.

Skills

Excel experience

Confident communicator

Well organized

Systems proficient

Customer-focused approach

Detail-oriented

Proactive team player

Tools

Business Central

Sage

Job description

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 Role

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.

What We’re Looking For / Key Skills and Experience

• 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

Why Join Us

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.