Accounting Technician - Talent Pool

Beyond the numbers, you will help maintain strong client relationships, support your team, and contribute to the smooth delivery of our accounting services.

• Record, process, and reconcile cashbook, debtors, creditors, fixed assets, and inventory.
  
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including loan accounts and prepayments.
  
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation under supervision.
  
• Ensure transactions are accurately captured in the supplier, customer, and general ledgers.
  
• Process journal entries as needed.
  
• Assist with payroll tasks: processing, reconciliations, EMP201/EMP501, and COIDA/WCA submissions.
  
• Perform VAT calculations and reconciliations, and submit VAT201 returns in line with SARS requirements.
  

• Plan monthly deliverables within your assigned client portfolio.
  
• Ensure timely submission of weekly timesheets (by COB Fridays).
  
• Completed tasks and projects within your portfolio to be signed -off daily.
  

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or accounting role.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Excel — must be proficient in formulas, data formatting, and using tools like "Text to Columns".
  
• Able to convert and clean up data from PDFs into Excel format.
  
• Experience with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, or similar) is advantageous.
  
• Prior experience working in an accounting firm or servicing multiple clients is a plus.
  
• Flexibility to work USA hours when required / for meetings (from 17h00 onwards)
  
• ​Proven experience embedding AI tools into your daily workflow to solve problems and drive results. You must be able to demonstrate measurable impact—such as time saved, errors reduced, or client value added—rather than just theoretical knowledge.​
  

• Strong initiative and independence
  
• Ability to multitask in a fast -paced environment
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Team player with strong collaboration skills
  
• Analytical thinker with strong problem -solving ability
  
• High attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Reliable, dependable, and professional
  
• Ability to handle stress and adapt to change
  
• Strong planning and time management
  
• Fast learner with a proactive attitude