Accountant

Our client, a fast growing, progressive accounting firm, is looking for an Accountant to join their team in the Cape Town area.

As a member of our team, we would ask for your commitment to deliver outstanding quality service that exceeds client expectations. In return, we are committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn, grow and stretch to the highest level of your ability and potential, in a relaxed office environment that values respect, kindness and fun.

We are looking for a dynamic Accountant who has full function bookkeeping / accounting experience to join a fast growing, exciting team of accountants and CA’s who provide financial and business solutions to individuals, start-ups and SME’s in South Africa, the UAE and the United Kingdom.

The role requires a person who is energetic, self-motivated, adapts well to a fast-paced, changing environment and is committed to the goals of the company. They need to thrive on a job well done with a strong aspiration for excellent client service and problem solving.

This person should be organised, detail orientated, able to effectively multitask, manage deadlines, communicate well with clients.

Responsibilities and duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performance of the accounting function for various clients using Dext and Xero.
• Generating client invoices.
• Capturing of expenses and monthly costs, reconciling to supplier statements via Dext.
• Preparation of accrual and adjustment journals.
• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Payroll function (prepare pay slips, generate IRP5’s, EMP201 and EMP501 SARS submissions).
• VAT and Income Tax reconciliations to SARS and HMRC for UK clients.
• Preparation of annual financial statements for submission to SARS.
• Processing of online payments.
• Submitting Companies House Annual Statutory Accounts for UK clients.
• Reporting to managers on clients.
• Communication with and management of relationship with client.

Candidate requirements - Skills and Experience:

• Recent accounting graduate from Stellenbosch or UCT.

OR

• Accounting qualification plus 2 years’ experience in an internal accounting role or at a cloud-based accounting firm.

OR

• Accounting qualification plus SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA / ACCA articles.
• Experience with UK clients / companies BONUS.
• Experience with Xero BONUS.

Area: Rondebosch, Cape Town area.

Salary R20 000 per month.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks' time, please consider your application as unsuccessful.