Temporary Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW005990/AM

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Location:

Somerset West, South Africa

SUMMARY:
International client with offices in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Temporary Senior Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support
to the Finance team and will report to the Finance Operations Manager

POSITION INFO:
The role will include preparation and review of accounts for Trusts, as well as individuals and businesses whose pensions the company administers, along with developing processes and procedures,
implementing improvements, tax compliance and meeting accounting deadlines for individual and corporate pension schemes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide exemplary levels of professional accountancy skills to ensure the timely provision of high-quality accounting and reporting which support both external clients and internal personnel
Assist the accounting function for a range of products including private client pension schemes, RATS, EBTs, Trusts and corporate pension schemes
Provide technical support for the Finance Team to help build greater expertise in accounts preparation and tax returns
Remain abreast of changes in tax and financial reporting legislation and statutory requirements
Prepare and review statutory financial accounts and statements to the highest standard, in line with established best practice and which conform to all legal and professional requirements and guidelines
Guide, support and train a team of Finance Officers in preparation the preparation of accounts
Encourage and drive the personal development of yourself and the team
Build excellent working relationships with clients and business partners
Complete any other duties as and when required to drive business success
Adopt and reflect the company values

Competencies and Requirements:

A professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent)
A working knowledge of FRS 102
Experience of Trust Accounting
A logical approach to assessing productivity and implementing solutions
Experience of or an understanding of, HMRC tax reporting and annual filing would be beneficial
Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines and driving business efficiency
Strong interpersonal skills; with a drive to support a successful team

Key Business Partners:

Directors
External accountants/auditors/advisors
Management
Team members

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