• Maintain accurate accounting records and process day-to-day client transactions across the accounting cycle.
• Maintain supporting documentation and orderly electronic filing systems.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and month-end close procedures.
• Prepare schedules and supporting information for accountants and internal management.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations and VAT201 submissions.
• Assist with payroll processing and EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations or submissions, where required.
• Support annual audits, independent reviews, compilations and financial year-end processes.
• Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounting records promptly.
• Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, SARS and other third parties, as required.
• Perform other financial and administrative duties reasonably associated with the role.

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:

• At least 2-3 years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Practical experience working across the full accounting cycle.
• Experience gained in an accounting practice would be advantageous.
• Experience preparing management accounts and supporting audit, independent review, compilation or year-end processes would be advantageous.
• Completed SAIPA articles would be a strong advantage.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to communicate professionally and effectively with clients, colleagues and third parties.
• Honest, dependable and professional, with the discretion to handle confidential information responsibly.

• Highly organised, methodical and accurate, with strong attention to detail.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive in identifying discrepancies, resolving problems and keeping financial information up to date.
• Strong numerical ability and disciplined record-keeping skills.
• Willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through on commitments.

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Finance or a related field is preferred; substantial relevant practical experience may be considered in place of a formal qualification.
• Sound understanding of bookkeeping principles, reconciliations and general ledger accounting.
• Working knowledge of VAT and basic South African tax and statutory requirements; role-specific in-house training will be provided where required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, together with general accounting software.
• Experience using Pastel, Excel and CaseWare would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with SARS systems and processes would be advantageous.

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Closing date for applications: 18 September 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful