Financial Assistant

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance in Northriding invites applications for a Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This newly created role blends technical bookkeeping with client interaction, offering variety beyond traditional accounts functions.

You will support the Finance Manager, pursue outstanding debt, maintain accurate records and handle daily finance administration. You’ll gain exposure in a fast-paced environment, develop skills across bookkeeping, collections and cash allocations, and grow with a

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in bookkeeping, collections and finance administration.
• Relevant bookkeeping qualification is preferred.
• Experience working on Sage software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collections and follow up on outstanding customer accounts.
• Perform bookkeeping functions and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support the Finance Manager with daily finance and administrative activities.
• Process financial transactions and maintain accounting records.
• Liaise with clients regarding account and payment queries.
• Assist with debtor reconciliations and cash allocations.
• Support month-end finance processes.
• Handle general finance administration and ad hoc duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Collections

Finance administration

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage

Job description

A successful and growing organisation is looking for a Finance Assistant to join its finance team in Northriding. This newly created position offers an exciting mix of technical finance responsibilities and client interaction, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and doesn't want to be confined to one area of finance. You'll play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager, assisting with the recovery of outstanding accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and handling day-to-day finance administration. The role offers excellent exposure within a fast-paced environment and provides the opportunity to develop your skills while growing alongside the business.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with collections and follow up on outstanding customer accounts
• Perform bookkeeping functions and maintain accurate financial records
• Support the Finance Manager with daily finance and administrative activities
• Process financial transactions and maintain accounting records
• Liaise directly with clients regarding account and payment queries
• Assist with debtor reconciliations and cash allocations
• Support month-end finance processes
• Assist with general finance administration and ad hoc duties

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant Bookkeeping qualification
• 2–3 years' experience in bookkeeping, collections, and finance administration
• Experience working on Sage