Finance Assistant

  • Full-Time
  • Remote
  • 25,000-32,000 ZAR / Month

Job Description:

Our client is a well-established UK-based events and speakers bureau seeking a meticulous and structured Finance Assistant to join their team remotely. In this full-time position, you will support the finance department with daily bookkeeping, invoicing, and financial administration. You will be joining a collaborative team that provides strong initial support and robust quality checks to ensure full accuracy across all financial transactions.

What you will do:

- Prepare, review, and draft invoices accurately across multiple currencies and varying VAT rates

- Process accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions efficiently

- Input and manage supplier bills, receipts, and financial records in Xero

- Perform routine bank reconciliations and verify transaction details

- Track invoiced, received, and outstanding balances across CRM and accounting platforms

- Cross-reference data between internal systems to maintain clean, accurate records

- Assist with general administrative finance duties to support the wider team

What we are looking for:

- Strong practical experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or accounts assistance

- Practical proficiency with Xero accounting software

- Experience handling multi-currency transactions and varied VAT calculations

- Exceptional attention to detail and high precision when working with numbers

- A calm, methodical approach to handling financial data and invoices

- Strong communication skills and comfort working in an environment where cross-checking work is standard practice

- Self-motivation and the discipline to work effectively from a remote home office

Nice to have:

- Experience working with UK-based accounting frameworks or clients

- Background in events, agencies, or service-based business sectors

What is on offer:

- Remuneration: R25 000 - R32 000 per month

- Hours: Full time

- Location: Fully remote from South Africa

How to apply:

Please submit your updated CV detailing your relevant bookkeeping and Xero experience to apply.