Finance Assistant

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.

LinkedIn Screening Questions

1. Do you have previous experience working in a finance, accounts or finance administration role? (Yes/No)
2. How many years of experience do you have using accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks? (Number)
3. Have you previously worked with Xero? (Yes/No)

Interview Questions

1. You are given an invoice with missing or unclear information. What are the first two or three things you would check before processing it, and why?
2. You notice a mismatch between what has been invoiced and what has been received. How would you approach resolving it, step by step?
3. This role involves repetitive, process-driven tasks where accuracy is critical. Can you share an example of when you handled repetitive work with a high level of precision? What steps did you take to avoid mistakes?
4. Tell us about a time you identified an error in financial or administrative data before it became a larger issue. How did you resolve it?
5. How do you prioritise your workload when managing multiple invoices, payments and recurring finance tasks?

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.

Join a team that appreciates your talent – Remote Recruitment, where your success is our mission.