Accountant

Recruiter:

Creative Leadership Solutions

Job Ref:

PTA000034/MM

Date posted:

Monday, September 22, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Introduction:
Exciting growth opportunity at a dynamic accounting firm in Pretoria for an Accountant. This is a great chance for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a practice with excellent potential for growth. Our client in the financial sector is a technology-driven accounting service provider, focusing on enabling clients to create and sustain 5 000 jobs by 2026 (10X). They add value to clients’ personal and business financial health by providing valuable insights, accurate and on-time reporting, and managing compliance. With 40 years of client relationships, they pride themselves on being a people-focused firm.
Job Purpose:
To manage a diverse client portfolio consisting of individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts by providing turnkey accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while maintaining strong client relationships.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):

BCom degree in accounting

Minimum applicable experience (years):

Minimum 1 year post-articles experience in accounting

Required nature of experience:

Managing client portfolios (individual taxpayers, companies, CCs, trusts)
Performing bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll
Preparing annual financial statements (IFRS for SME)
VAT, PAYE, and SARS compliance
Client onboarding and resource planning

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles
Excellent relationship management skills
Up-to-date knowledge of tax developments
Proficiency in Xero, SimplePay, Draftworx, and eFiling

Other:

Proficient in Afrikaans and English
Own transport and license
SAIPA / CIMA / AGA(SA) membership advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Manage a client portfolio consisting of individual taxpayers, companies, close corporations, and trusts.
Resource planning with regards to deadlines and new client onboarding.
Gather necessary financial information, including bank statements and third-party supporting documents.
Perform monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll for clients.
Prepare annual financial statements, primarily IFRS for SMEs.
Calculate VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements on a monthly basis.
Ensure client regulatory compliance with CIPC, DoL, and SARS.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by staying up to date on the latest tax and accounting developments.
Build and maintain excellent client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
Support clients’ growth and sustainability goals.

Remuneration Offered
Market related

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