Job Description

Mid-Senior Accountant (Xero & Sage)
Paarl, Western Cape Salary: R30,000 R35,000 CTC per month
Are you an experienced, values-driven accounting professional with a passion for excellence, process improvement, and faith-aligned work? Were looking for a Mid-Senior Accountant to join our close-knit team, where integrity, purpose, and precision go hand-in-hand.
Your Role in the Team
As our Mid-Senior Accountant, youll play a critical role in managing full accounting functions, supporting junior staff, integrating cloud-based systems, and ensuring accurate and compliant reporting aligned with IFRS for SMEs.
What Youll Be Doing
Manage and maintain accounting systems using Xero and Sage (online versions)
Integrate external systems and streamline workflows for efficiency
Perform full-function bookkeeping to trial balance and reconcile bank statements independently
Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, and EMP501 returns
Handle payroll processing and statutory submissions
Draft annual financial statements in line with IFRS for SMEs
Monitor and implement tax principles, processes, and reconciliations
Lead junior staff by reviewing work, mentoring, and correcting errors
Work collaboratively within a small team, while managing tasks independently
Improve systems and develop processes that support scalability and accuracy
Thrive in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
What Youll Need
BCom Accounting or related degree
Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles with 3-5 years of post-article experience
Proficient in Xero and Sage cloud platforms
Strong command of both English and Afrikaans
Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs, tax regulations, and payroll systems
Advanced reconciliation and reporting skills
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and guide team members
Tech-savvy and solutions-oriented mindset
Personal Attributes
High ethical standards
Professional, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
Comfortable working independently and under pressure
Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach
Deadline-driven and results-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities
What We Offer
Salary: R30,000 R35,000 per month (CTC)
Bonus potential based on company performance (discretionary)
A supportive, value-based environment focused on meaningful work and growth