Accountant

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries
  
• Complete full-function bookkeeping to trial balance primarily using Xero or Sage
  
• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and payroll journal
  
• Reconcile and submit EMP201 and EMP501 returns and ensure accurate IRP5 generation
  
• Administer payroll tax compliance, including UIF, PAYE, and SDL submissions
  
• Handle and resolve VAT and Payroll SARS queries and audits, liaising directly with SARS when necessary
  
• Maintain accurate tax and accounting records in line with industry best practices
  
• Support clients with general accounting system usage and ad-hoc financial queries
  
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar (essential)
  
• 10+ years’ experience in accounting within a practice environment
  
• Proven expertise in SARS eFiling, VAT, PAYE submissions (income tax advantageous)
  
• Strong proficiency in bookkeeping and management accounts preparation
  
• Ability to manage SARS audits and disputes independently
  
• Familiarity with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero
  
• CIMA, SAIPA or SAICA certification
  
• Highly organised, self-managed, and capable of working with minimal supervision
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Proactive, tech-savvy, and solutions-oriented approach
  

Benefits