Job Description

LDP Chartered Accountants and Auditors

Position:

Assistant Accounting Manager (Permanent)

Area:

Stellenbosch

Package:

Market related

For attention:

Antoinette Snyman

Apply via e-mail:

careers@ldp.co.za / antoinettes@ldp.co.za

Address:

10 Helderberg Street, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600

Appointment date:

January 2026

This challenging opportunity within the dynamic environment of LDP Chartered Accountants and Auditors involves assisting in managing a team of accountants, reviewing their work, and liaising directly with clients.

The position reports to the Accounting Manager and Director. It requires a candidate with impeccable integrity, strong communication abilities, and proven leadership skills, who will uphold and enhance the professional standards of the firm.

At LDP Auditing and Accounting, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent professional services to our diverse client base. The successful candidate will ensure consistently high service delivery standards and will play an active role in advising, mentoring, and supporting the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Performing and reviewing Independent Reviews for small and medium-sized private companies and groups. Reviewing bookkeeping to the trial balance and monthly reconciliations. Completing and submitting statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, DWT, and IWT). Submitting tax returns via eFiling (IT14 and IT14SD). Calculating and submitting provincial tax returns. Preparing PAYE reconciliations via EasyFile and eFiling. Preparing salary schedules and payslips. Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs (Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, and Individuals). Measuring and implementing financial controls to minimise business risk. Calculating tax liabilities for Companies, Close Corporations, Trusts, and Individuals. Preparing management statements and accounts. Performing debtors and creditors reconciliations. Performing stock/inventory reconciliations. Handling SARS-related queries. Registering VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax for LDP clients. Processing payments on behalf of clients. Preparing fees, budgets, and quotations. Achieving team and individual budget and performance targets. Assisting in developing professional development and training plans for junior staff members. Assisting in conducting bi-annual merit evaluations for Trainees.

Inherent Requirements

Strong technical knowledge and accounting skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong problem-solving ability. Effective team leadership and collaboration skills. Strong time management and organisational skills. A SAIPA-accredited degree. Completed SAIPA articles. In-depth accounting knowledge and a PA(SA) (Professional Accountant) designation, or eligibility thereto. A valid driver's licence, as the role includes travel.
The remuneration package offered will be competitive and market-related, based on the candidate's calibre, experience, and competence.

Appointment is subject to reference checks and psychometric assessments.

Please ensure that your CV clearly reflects the required level of experience. Should you not receive feedback within one month, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R25000,00 - R27000,00 per month

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person