Job Description

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A well-established accounting and advisory practice is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in full-function bookkeeping and tax compliance, with the ability to manage a portfolio of diverse clients independently. Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Responsibilities:

• 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
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accountant who values direct client engagement within a dynamic and professional environment.