HR & Finance Assistant at Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Red Ember Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a proactive HR & Finance Assistant in Cape Town. This versatile role supports both HR and Finance operations, managing employee records, assisting with financial tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates have Sage Payroll experience and strong multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience with Sage Payroll.
• Familiarity with Xero Accounting is advantageous.
• Background in HR administration or finance support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records and databases.
• Assist the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Skills

HR

Payroll

XERO

Education

Diploma

Tools

Sage Payroll

Xero Accounting

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our team as an HR & Finance Assistant. This versatile role provides critical support across both Human Resources and Finance, contributing to efficient operations in employee relations, accounting, and general administration. Proficiency in Sage Payroll is required, and experience with Xero Accounting will be considered a strong advantage.

• Human Resources Duties
  
• Maintain and update employee records and databases and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
  
• Handle general HR inquiries from staff and provide support on HR policies
  
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and off boarding processes.
  
• Administer employee benefits and leave tracking.
  
• Coordinate training sessions and compile compliance-related documentation
  
• Support performance review cycles.
  
• Prepare reports, letters, and notices as required
  
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters.
  
• Finance Assistance Duties:
  
• Assist the Finance Manager with day-to-day financial operations.
  
• Maintain financial records and assist with reconciliation.
  
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and financial audits.
  
• Help prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience with Sage Payroll (minimum 2 years).
  
• Familiarity with Xero Accounting is a plus.
  
• Background in HR administration or finance support.
  
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  
• Knowledge of employment law and financial best practices is a plus.
  

Desired Skills:

• HR
• Payroll
• XERO

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma

About The Employer:

We are passionate professionals driven to provide Payroll and HR solutions that deliver true business value to your organisation.
Our proven track record and expertise will enable you to maximise your return on investment on any Sage Payroll & HR implementation.

Partner with a Talent Team that suits your customised needs.Recruiting top talent is a powerful and reliable foundation of strength in any business. When partnered with the best recruitment team, it’s an opportunity for long-term growth, and can bring companies a competitive advantage in their industry.

Red Ember Technologyis a Certified Sage Platinum Business Partner, here to support any Sage client with the extra value-added services to complement and support their Sage products.
The Red Ember Recruitment team has combined Payroll, HR and Finance industry-specific experience, customised to the Sage products, as well as vast experience supporting various other products and industries.
Red Ember Recruitment can assist on any level of recruitment, from Interns to Executive placements, bulk recruitment, response handling, or specialised headhunting.

Employer & Job Benefits:

• To be discussed