We are looking for a dynamic Senior Accountant to join our team of bookkeepers, accountants, and CAs who provide financial and business solutions to individuals, start-ups and SMEs in South Africa 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 have some management experience, be organised, able to effectively multitask, manage deadlines and communicate well with the team and clients.

Tasks and Responsibilities

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

• Review of the accounting function for various clients using Dext, Simple Pay, and Xero

• Preparation of accrual and adjustment journals

• Preparation of monthly management accounts

• Preparation of annual financial statements for submission to SARS using Caseware and/or Draftworx

• Payroll function (prepare and / or review of payslips, generate IRP5’s, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions)

• Preparation and / or review of VAT reconciliations and submissions to SARS

• Income tax and provisional tax calculations

• Adherence to client budgets

• Reporting to senior managers and directors on clients

• Communication with and management of relationship with client

• Management and training of junior staff members

Candidate requirements (Skills and Experience)

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting (SAIPA articles preferred)

• ± 3 years of experience at senior accountant level

• Experience with Xero (preferred but not required)

• Experience in filing SARS returns (VAT, PAYE and Income Tax)

• Experience in preparing monthly management accounts

• Experience in annual financial statements (preferred but not required)

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• UK experience (preferred but not required)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to delegate work where necessary

• Customer service orientation

Please note: this role is not suitable for candidates who are qualified CAs, finance managers, directors and / or executives.

Candidates will be expected to pass a technical assessment, submit a case study, and must be prepared to undergo a strengths assessment (at the Company’s cost), as well as provide consent for credit and criminal checks.

Finance Studio is an equal opportunity employer and invites candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

We have a hybrid work model where you will be in the office full time for the first month and thereafter can work up to 3 days from home per week.

We do attempt to feedback to all applicants however due to volume and time constraints this may not always be possible. If you have not heard back in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are a diverse, fun, and high performing team with offices in Rondebosch. Applicants must reside in Cape Town or be planning to relocate at their own cost. We offer a competitive, market related salary, group life insurance and income protection, and an annual performance-based bonus.