Finance / Front Office Administrator

Recruiter:

Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PRL000540/NM

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

Southern Suburbs, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Join Our Award-Winning Creative Studio as a Finance & Admin Superstar!
Are you a highly organised multitasker with a flair for numbers and people? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where no two days are the same?
Weâre on the lookout for a proactive, detail-driven powerhouse to become the backbone of our buzzing, award-winning design studio. If you're a finance whiz who also knows how to keep a front office running like a well-oiled machine, you might be the person weâve been waiting for!

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POSITION INFO:

What Youâll Be Doing:

This is no ordinary admin job â youâll be at the heart of our operations, making sure everything runs smoothly so our creative team can do what they do best. Youâll handle a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Owning all day-to-day bookkeeping tasks: receipts, deposits, invoices, POs, refunds & more
Running the full creditors and debtors function, including monthly reconciliations and follow-ups
Managing the asset register and keeping petty cash in check
Assisting with payroll and staff reimbursement processes
Preparing and sending client invoices & statements
Being the friendly face (and voice) at the front desk: answering calls, welcoming walk-ins
Receiving and checking supplier deliveries
Creating and maintaining streamlined admin systems to keep us running efficiently

What Youâll Bring to the Table:

Matric (Grade 12) is essential; a tertiary qualification in finance/admin is a bonus
Minimum 5 yearsâ experience in a similar finance/admin role
Proficiency in Sage and/or Xero is non-negotiable
Experience with Chase and/or Magnetic is a big plus
Strong MS Office, especially Excel â you're no stranger to spreadsheets!
A solid understanding of bookkeeping principles
Top-notch communication and customer service skills
A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to juggle priorities like a pro

Why Youâll Love Working With Us:

Youâll be joining a dynamic, collaborative, and award-winning creative team that values initiative, celebrates excellence, and believes in having fun while doing meaningful work. If youâre looking for a role that combines structure with creativity, and numbers with people â this is it.

Please note should you not hear back from us within 3 weeks do consider your application unsuccessful

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