Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Empire Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000030/Trin

Date posted:

Friday, July 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
New Opportunity: Senior AccountantÂ

Are you the type of accountant who thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment? If spreadsheets are your playground and fixing messy trial balances gives you lifeâthis oneâs for you. Weâre on the hunt for a Senior Accountant to support a diverse business that manages finance, HR, payroll, taxation, BEE, travel, and legal administration across a portfolio of small, medium, and large enterprises.

POSITION INFO:
What Youâll Be Doing:

Accounting & Finance

Clean up and correct trial balances
Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger reviews
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
Liaise with auditors and maintain audit-ready records

Payroll & HR Support

Accurate processing of payroll
Maintain employee records and assist with HR admin

Admin & Operations

Type and format legal contracts and company documents
Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics
Manage communication and general office duties

External Liaison

Build and maintain solid relationships with banks and service providers

Reporting & Analysis

Interpret cost/project data for reporting
Create and maintain Excel-based financial models and management reports

What You Bring:

A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
CIMA qualification (newly or nearly qualified preferred)
3â5 years' relevant experience in accounting or consulting environments
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
Top-tier accuracy and attention to detail
High level of initiative and ability to work independently
Adaptability and a âget-stuck-inâ attitude

Ideal For Someone Who Is:
âï¸ A solution-seeker and problem-solver
âï¸ Confident working in organised chaos
âï¸ Eager to contribute beyond numbers
âï¸ Reliable, agile, and ready to grow in a consulting environment

Ready to roll up your sleeves and get things moving? Apply now and join a team where no two days look the same!

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