Finance Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Finance
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

ACA/ACCA qualified 5+ years experience Cloud accounting software Bookkeeping VAT returns Payroll administration Financial analysis Financial controls

FULL DESCRIPTION

Finance Assistant

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Work Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to 300,000 Rand per year

WHY US?

  • Up to 300,000 Rand per year, full-time employment contract
  • Fully remote working from anywhere in South Africa!
  • 33 Days Paid Leave and Benefits
  • Working with the latest hardware, tech stack and tools
  • Working 9am to 5pm South Africa hours

Who We Are

At [Employer hidden], we supercharge the digital presence of some of the biggest names in US TV and entertainment. Since 2008, our international team has delivered bold, forward-thinking solutions for globally recognised clients. Whether we’re building innovative products, producing high-impact social content, or designing smarter ways for our partners to work—we’re right at the cutting edge of creativity, technology, and automation.

Embracing Future-Facing Technology: Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence present exciting opportunities for us and our clients. As the world adapts, we’re committed to safely exploring the potential advantages of AI, integrating it thoughtfully into our work where possible, and one day guiding our clients through new possibilities when they’re open and ready for them. By tapping into our creativity, expertise, and collaboration, we aim to embrace its potential together. Our vision relies on people who are curious about this technology and excited to take on this challenge!

What You’ll Make Happen

  • Manage bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records such as accounts payable, bank reconciliations, fixed asset register and VAT returns.
  • Contribute to administering the payroll and pension schemes to ensure timely and accurate processing of staff wages and contributions.
  • Reconcile financial accounts including bank and credit card statements to guarantee reporting accuracy.
  • Participate in the month-end and annual close process gaining exposure to financial audits and final accounts preparation.
  • Maintain and help improve financial controls to ensure compliance with internal processes and accounting standards.
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to the Finance team to help deliver business insights for data-driven decisions.
  • Leverage AI to optimize workflows and team efficiency.

Your Expertise

What's important for us:

  • It’s essential that you are ACA/ACCA qualified
  • With 5+ year's experience
  • Have the confidence to work independently and communicate with senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrable experience identifying deficiencies and implementing improvements
  • Ability to separate signal from noise
  • Can bring new ideas to the table, and execute on them importantly

What's nice to have:

  • If you’ve worked in a high growth company, a start-up or tech company then you’ll likely fit well

Your Expertise

  • Hands-on experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. FreeAgent, Xero or similar)
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
  • Ability to check your own work and spot mistakes quickly
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivation
  • A friendly and enthusiastic demeanour

What It’s Like To Work Here

  • Cutting-Edge Tools & Tech Work with the latest hardware and software—Windows or Mac—so you're always set up to succeed.
  • Ideas Welcome, Always We don’t just say we’re open to ideas—we act on them. Your insights can shape how we work across the company.
  • Fast, Agile, Adaptive We move like a start-up but with the backing of a larger team. Quick decisions and a responsive culture are the norm.
  • Incredible Team, Global Reach Join an international crew of 175+ passionate, talented people. We hire for skill, drive, and authenticity—just be yourself.

BENEFITS

First - you'll meet with Ben, our Head of Operations for a 30 minute chat to learn more about the role.

- Secondly - a 45 minute call with Mel, our Financial Controller, to connect and discuss your background, experience, and aspirations.

Recruitment process

Contact

[Employer hidden] Limited, Anderson House, 2nd Floor Breadalbane Street Edinburgh United Kingdom EH6 5JR

+44 (0) 131 460 8282 • [contact hidden]

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