Accountant

Empower Talent; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. This hybrid role requires 2–3 days in-office. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience, proficiency in Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks, and strong client management skills. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Promoting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Senior Accountant in an accounting or tax practice.
• Proficient in accounting software including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling and tax submission processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete bookkeeping from source documents to trial balance and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns accurately and timeously.
• Reconcile bank statements, debtors, creditors, and inter-company loan accounts.
• Manage payroll processing, including EMP201 submissions and issuing IRP5/IT3(a) certificates.
• Assist with tax compliance including provisional tax calculations and ITR14 submissions.
• Liaise with clients professionally to resolve queries and provide accounting support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Client relationship management

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Accountant – Tax Accounting Practice

Location: Roodepoort, Johannesburg (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in-office)

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary: Market-related (R30,000 – R45,000 per month, depending on experience)

Gender Requirement: Female (as per client preference)

About the Role

A well-established tax and accounting practice based in Roodepoort is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be confident in managing a full client portfolio independently and ensuring accuracy and compliance across all accounting and tax functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complete bookkeeping from source documents to trial balance and annual financial statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns accurately and timeously via SARS eFiling.
• Reconcile bank statements, debtors, creditors, and inter-company loan accounts.
• Manage payroll processing, including EMP201 submissions and issuing IRP5/IT3(a) certificates.
• Assist with tax compliance, including provisional tax calculations and ITR14 submissions.
• Ensure all client deliverables are accurate, compliant, and submitted within deadlines.
• Liaise with clients professionally to resolve queries and provide accounting support.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ proven experience as a Senior Accountant within an accounting or tax practice.
• Proficient in accounting software including Sage (50/One/Pastel), Xero, and QuickBooks.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling and tax submission processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Female candidates preferred (as per client request).

Working Arrangement

• Hybrid Role: 2–3 days per week required in-office (Roodepoort).
• Flexible working environment promoting autonomy and work‑life balance.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their CV [e-mail] by 19/11/2025.