Junior Finance Assistant

Amplify5 Uk Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business is seeking a Junior Finance Assistant in Cape Town. Responsibilities include reconciliations, client queries, and assisting credit controllers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in finance or similar, experience in a finance role, and strong Excel skills. This is a full-time position offering a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Employee engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months proven working experience as a Junior Finance Assistant.
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Credit Card & cash receipt reconciliation.
• Respond to client queries regarding bookings/refunds.
• Assist credit controllers including providing invoices.

Skills

Proficient in Excel / MS Office

Experience of NetSuite / Sage

Good analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are launching new partnerships here at amplify5, and to ensure we set this up for success we are looking for an experienced Junior Finance Assistant. The primary responsibilities are to ensure that all sales & purchases made on behalf of the business are accounted for and reconciled accurately and to ensure high standards of process are being followed in the business.

What you will be doing

• Credit Card & cash receipt reconciliation, resolving queries and resolving differences
• Respond to client queries in respect of bookings / refunds / charges
• Support the preparation and monitoring of ISO information as required
• Assist the credit controllers, including providing copy invoices to clients
• Resolving unallocated cash postings by getting additional information required from clients
• Managing the Finance Inbox, responding to queries both internal and external with an exceptionally high standard of customer service to both
• Processing client consolidated invoices ensuring the appropriate approval process is followed
• Provide quick and timely information to the Management Accountant / Financial Controller on sales / receipts
• Ensure adherence to timetable
• Identify areas of weakness in role to meet information needs of users and in doing so identify own training needs

Qualifications

• Matric (Completed)
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or Business Administration – Advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 6 Months Proven working experience as a Junior Finance Assistant
• 12 months international BPO experience
• Good knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with accounting software
• Hands‑on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Excel / MS Office
• Experience of NetSuite / Sage and other accounting software
• Prior experience in a customer-facing role or client management is advantageous
• Good analytical and excel skills with excellent attention to detail
• Have a demonstrable energy, flexibility, proactivity and a "can do" attitude
• Proven ability of working to a high standard while multi-tasking
• Working accurately to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Can work independently, and within a team, to achieve individual and departmental targets

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : R… per month

Location : Cape Town, Western Cape – Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

In return you will work for a dynamic business, that values its people, and puts them and our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Want to help shape our rewards and recognition? Join our engagement team! Want to take an early finish, on us, on your birthday? Get out and enjoy yourself! Your voice will truly be heard, as we commit to build a true, people-first business.

In addition, you will work for a unique BPO based in world-class facilities in the CT CBD. If this sounds like a little bit of you, please apply, we can't wait to speak to you.