Job Description

About the Role

Position:

Senior Accountant (CA (SA))

Opportunity:

Are you a tech savvy and talented chartered accountant looking for an accounting role and exposure outside of audit? If you're experienced in managing client accounts, leading junior team members, and delivering timely, high-quality financials--this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Our client is a public accounting firm offering outsourced CFO, accounting, payroll, and tax services to small and mid-sized businesses across various industries. You will be working in a cloud-based environment with streamlined processes and systems to help deliver consistently exceptional service to clients.

This is a client-facing role for a highly capable accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to take the next step in their accounting career.

Key Responsibilities:

As Lead/Senior Staff Accountant

Serve as the main point of contact for your clients, managing 15-25 accounts (average client revenue ~$1M). Review and oversee the work of junior team members, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Train and mentor staff, supporting new initiatives and technical development. Record video overviews to clearly explain client deliverables and insights. Proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate. Uphold our company values: Clarity, Accountability, Integrity, Communication, and Continuous Improvement.

Full-Charge Bookkeeping and Accounting

Prepare and review accurate monthly financial reports for delivery to clients. Reconcile bank and credit card transactions, maintain the general ledger. Maintain schedules for fixed assets, loan balances, and other accounts. Post adjusting journal entries for payroll, sales, and inventory. Prepare and process payroll, tax deposits, garnishments, and related filings. Verify employee accruals (PTO, vacation, sick leave). Manage accounts payable--enter, pay, and reconcile bills. Prepare and file sales tax and personal property tax returns. Handle IRS/state payroll and sales tax correspondence as needed. Maintain clear, timely communication with clients via video, email, and meetings.

Qualifications:

4+ years of public accounting experience.

Strong understanding of debits, credits, and accounting fundamentals.

Detail-oriented

with excellent organizational and time management skills. Experience working successfully in a fully remote role.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

, especially via video and email. Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and client priorities simultaneously. Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently.

Tech-savvy

--experience with platforms such as

Xero (preferred)

, QuickBooks, G Suite, Zoom, Dropbox, Payroll Relief, Practice Ignition, and Fathom.
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R50000,00 - R60000,00 per month

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (Required) Xero: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

CA (SA) Qualification (Required)
Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/10/20