Accountant

Awetomate; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in finance outsourced services is seeking a skilled Accountant to join their team in Johannesburg. The role involves managing end-to-end accounting services for multiple clients, ensuring compliance and efficiency, while employing cloud-based finance systems like Zoho Books and Xero. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in accounting and 3–5 years of relevant experience, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities independently.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting packs.
• Manage general ledger entries, VAT, payroll, and statutory submissions.
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software

Strong working knowledge of Excel

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance

Tools

Zoho Books

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Accountant to join our growing finance outsourced services team. If you’re confident in handling end-to-end accounting for multiple clients and enjoy working in cloud-based finance systems, this role is for you.

You’ll be part of a team that delivers outsourced accounting services to a range of clients—ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while helping improve how clients manage their finances.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting packs
  
• Manage general ledger entries, VAT, payroll, and other statutory submissions
  
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external auditors where required
  
• Oversee and optimize the use of finance systems (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks)
  
• Collaborate with finance support staff and client stakeholders to streamline processes
  
• Spot opportunities to automate or improve client finance workflows
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role
  
• Tertiary qualification in accounting/finance (degree or diploma)
  
• Proficiency in cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Zoho Books, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.)
  
• Strong working knowledge of Excel
  
• Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities independently
  
• Comfortable communicating with clients, interpreting data, and solving problems