Group finance assistant

123 Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing professional services firm is looking for a Group Finance Assistant to support financial operations across various entities. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop essential skills in finance, with support for AQAT and similar qualifications. The role includes working closely with a talented finance team on diverse financial processes and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in financial processes

Support for AAT and other qualifications

Opportunities to collaborate across various functions

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Experience with management accounting and operational finance processes.
• Confident and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts.
• Performing bank and month-end reconciliations.
• Maintaining financial data and ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organization

Collaborative mindset

Education

Part or fully qualified CA(SA), ACCA, AAT, or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Department: Finance

Location: Johannesburg

Description

We are part of a fast-growing professional services firm dedicated to supporting small and medium businesses and fostering community prosperity across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa. This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious team at an early stage of its journey.

The Group Finance Assistant will support the finance function with various activities, including maintaining financial information for the Group’s holding companies and other small trading entities within the Group.

This diverse role requires good Excel skills, excellent communication, and organization skills. Familiarity with financial functions and core processes is important. An open mindset and eagerness to learn are equally valued. The company supports development and will assist the right candidate with AAT and further finance qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts for the Group’s holding companies
• Performing bank and other key month-end reconciliations
• Preparing monthly accrual and prepayment schedules and posting relevant journals
• Maintaining Group’s loan schedules, calculating interest, and managing repayments according to policies
• Managing intercompany reconciliations across the Group
• Liaising with internal and external parties to exchange information and resolve queries
• Preparing and inputting data into the daily cash flow forecast
• Processing and paying staff expense claims in line with group policy
• Processing and paying purchase invoices, ensuring proper authorization
• Maintaining financial data in software, including loading and reconciling TB data from subsidiaries
• Providing administrative support to the finance team

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Part or fully qualified CA(SA), ACCA, AAT, or equivalent, with 1-2 years’ experience in a fast-paced finance environment
• Experience with management accounting and operational finance processes
• Knowledge of finance systems such as Sage or Xero is beneficial
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience in professional services is desirable but not essential
• Confident and clear communicator
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented attitude

What’s in it for you

• Hands-on experience managing financial processes in a growing group
• Development of essential skills for career advancement in finance and accounting
• Part of a talented finance team with opportunities to learn and grow
• Playing a key role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency
• Support for AAT and other qualifications for suitable candidates
• Opportunities to collaborate across various functions