Paid Finance Apprenticeship with Mentorship & Qualification

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship programme

Mentorship from experienced finance

Opportunity for permanent employment

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Apprentice Financial Assistant in Soweto, Gauteng. The role offers structured hands-on training across bookkeeping, invoicing and financial data management, guided by experienced professionals.

You will develop practical skills and pursue a recognised qualification while contributing to daily financial operations. The apprenticeship emphasizes numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical abilities and high accuracy.
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Accounting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices, expense reports, and financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Help prepare financial statements and reports under supervision.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and budget tracking.
• Organise financial documents and data.
• Learn accounting software and financial tools.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and ethics.
• Support finance team with ad-hoc tasks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Apprentice Financial Assistant in Soweto, Gauteng. The role offers structured hands-on training across bookkeeping, invoicing and financial data management, guided by experienced professionals.

You will develop practical skills and pursue a recognised qualification while contributing to daily financial operations. The apprenticeship emphasizes numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and a proactive approach.