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Finance Assistant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in finance administration, accounts assistant or finance support role.
  • Solid understanding of invoices, payments, and financial record keeping.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
  • Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
  • Process supplier invoices and bills within Xero.
  • Maintain accurate financial and customer records across multiple systems.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Spreadsheets
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Proactivity
  • Reliability

About the company

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Remote Recruitment

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

REMOTE RECRUITMENT is a remote jobs recruitment agency that assists UK-based companies with finding the best talent for their needs. We operate as a full-service employment agency providing recruitment/staffing for the following specialist fields:- Marketing specialists- Sales- Assistants/adminWe source talent and handle the entire process on your behalf, based on your company’s needs for each role. We also take care of background checks and contracts to ensure you focus your attention where it’s needed, on your business.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryHuman Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Job Overview

Our client is a leading international speaker bureau, connecting world-class thought leaders, bestselling authors, economists, entrepreneurs and former political leaders with organisations across the globe. Working with clients in major international markets, they help deliver exceptional speakers for conferences, corporate events and leadership programmes.

They are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance team. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for ensuring invoices, payments and financial records are processed accurately and consistently.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys structured, process-driven work and takes pride in accuracy, reliability and maintaining high standards. If you thrive on organisation, enjoy working with financial data and are passionate about getting the details right, this is an excellent opportunity to build your finance career within a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

Billing, Invoicing & Finance Support

  • Prepare, review and issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
  • Support accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
  • Process supplier invoices and bills within Xero.
  • Verify billing information, bank details and payment terms before processing.
  • Handle multi-currency transactions accurately.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and routine financial checks.
  • Track invoices issued, payments received and outstanding balances.
  • Provide accurate financial updates and reports to managers.

CRM & Data Management

  • Maintain accurate financial and customer records across multiple systems.
  • Ensure all key data fields are complete, accurate and up to date.
  • Cross-check information between CRM and accounting systems.
  • Maintain clean, organised and consistent financial records.

Supplier & Administrative Support

  • Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure supplier information is complete and accurate.
  • Carry out recurring finance administration tasks efficiently and independently.
  • Support the wider finance team with general administrative duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Previous experience in a finance administration, accounts assistant or finance support role.
  • A solid understanding of invoices, payments and financial record keeping.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Confidence working with spreadsheets and financial systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work independently and manage routine tasks without supervision.
  • A proactive and reliable approach to work.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience using Xero accounting software.
  • Familiarity with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Experience processing multi-currency transactions.
  • Previous experience maintaining CRM or financial databases.
  • AAT Level 1 or 2 (or equivalent finance qualification) is advantageous but not essential.

Equipment Requirements

  • Reliable laptop or desktop computer.
  • Stable, high-speed internet connection.
  • Dedicated home office suitable for remote working.

Working Hours

  • Full-time position.
  • Working hours aligned with UK business hours.
  • Remote or hybrid working arrangements available, depending on business requirements.

What We Offer

  • A structured role with clearly defined responsibilities.
  • Hands-on experience across finance and business operations.
  • Exposure to international, multi-currency accounting processes.
  • The opportunity to work with a globally recognised business.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
  • Remote or hybrid working flexibility.

About Us

At Remote Recruitment, we specialise in helping skilled South African professionals connect with leading UK businesses. Our streamlined recruitment process matches exceptional talent with organisations that value professionalism, accuracy and long-term career growth.

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