Financial Assistant | Pretoria | Perm

Edge Executive Search Group; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group is actively seeking a Financial Assistant in Pretoria to support daily finance operations within a growing organisation. You will engage in invoicing, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

The role focuses on accurate financial processing, reporting support, and maintaining orderly financial records under guidance from the Financial Manager. A detailed, deadline-driven approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of relevant finance or bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient in Excel with strong numerical abilities.
• Experience with Pastel or Sage Evolution is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process client invoicing and credit notes in multiple currencies.
• Assist with creditor reconciliations and allocations.
• Perform basic bookkeeping activities, including bank reconciliations.
• Support monthly financial reporting processes.
• Update expense reports, asset registers, and stock records.
• Prepare documentation for banks and other institutions.
• Assist with various finance and administrative tasks as required.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across financial records and transactions.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Numerical skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Matric certificate

Tertiary financial qualification

Tools

Pastel

Sage Evolution

Job description

Financial Assistant | Pretoria | Permanent

Join a busy finance team where accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail make a real impact. If you enjoy working with numbers, managing financial processes, and supporting business operations, this opportunity offers immediate exposure and responsibility.

Our client is seeking a Financial Assistant to support the day-to-day finance function within a dynamic and growing organisation. Reporting to the Financial Managers, you will play a key role in invoicing, reconciliations, bookkeeping, financial reporting support, and administrative financial processes.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a structured environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, clients, and financial institutions to ensure smooth financial operations.

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across multiple business sectors, recognised for its commitment to operational excellence, professional service delivery, and continuous growth.

What You'll Do

• Process client invoicing and credit notes in multiple currencies
• Assist with creditor reconciliations and allocations
• Perform basic bookkeeping activities, including bank reconciliations
• Support monthly financial reporting processes
• Update expense reports, asset registers, and stock records
• Prepare documentation for banks and other institutions
• Assist with various finance and administrative tasks as required
• Ensure accuracy and compliance across financial records and transactions

What You Bring

• Matric certificate
• Minimum 3 years of relevant finance or bookkeeping experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Recent experience using Pastel or Sage Evolution
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable, honest, and professional approach
• Tertiary financial qualification advantageous
• Driver's licence and own transport advantageous

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely invoicing and financial processing
• Well-maintained financial records and reconciliations
• Consistent support of monthly reporting requirements
• Effective management of multiple priorities and deadlines
• Positive collaboration with colleagues, suppliers, and clients
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail across all tasks