Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA021346/BL

Date posted:

Friday, June 19, 2026

Location:

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a detailâdriven numberâlover who thrives in a fastâpaced environment?
We’re looking for an Accountant who brings accuracy, organisation, and strong communication to the Finance team. If you enjoy working with people as much as you enjoy balancing books, and you’re ready to join a dynamic, supportive environment—this role is for you!

POSITION INFO:
Daily Processing Prepare multiple cashbooks using Sage Bank Manager Perform daily bank reconciliations Allocate debtor receipts & creditor payments Respond to adâhoc Accounting and HR queries Weekly Processing Reconcile manual MS Excel attendance registers to Sage ESS leave applications Fleet Card Maintenance Order, update, and cancel Wesbank Fleet Fuel cards online Payroll & Reporting Process monthly Sage VIP payroll from Excel schedules Review sales commission forms Extract and submit EMP201 and load payments Load monthly payslips and IRP5s on ESS Create FNB OBE payroll import file Run monthly UIF declarations (VIP) Extract CTC reports and reconcile staff loans, medical aid, and pension to Sage Compliance Submit Sanlam Pension Fund contributions online Reconcile Discovery Medical Aid \/ Vitality statements Submit Discovery Group Life contributions Complete and submit IRP5s after interim & annual EMP501 reconciliations Submit CIPC annual returns & process company changes Prepare and submit VAT201 and provisional tax IRP6 returns Extract tax clearance certificates & review notices on eâFiling Complete annual COIDA returns Accounting Capture cashbooks and process monthly journals & reconciliations Update asset registers & process depreciation Review debtors, creditors, and stock reports Skills & Experience High accuracy and strong attention to detail Advanced MS Excel Experience with SAGE 200 Evolution IQ and Premier Payroll advantageous Strong time management & prioritisation Clear verbal communication Planning & organising ability Teamâorientated mindset Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business, Commerce, or related field Payroll, accounting, or tax-related certifications advantageous Previous experience in an accounting role with payroll exposure Connect with us: Visit and Register your CV to view all our Finance vacancies. If you haven't received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future suitable roles.

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