ACCOUNTANT

Brendmo Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Brendmo Recruitment in South Africa is seeking an Accountant to maintain accurate financial records, ensure tax compliance, and prepare client reports through regular engagements. The role involves processing, reviewing accounting data, statutory submissions, and providing advisory support to clients through regular engagements.

You will process data in Xero, Pastel, Sage and QuickBooks, draft statements, assist audits, and provide advisory support to clients while managing statutory submissions

Qualifications

• Bcom degree in Accounting and strong English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Xero, Pastel, Sage Payroll, CaseWare or DraftWorks, and QuickBooks.
• Ability to communicate with clients and work under pressure.
• SARS eFiling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting processing on systems such as Xero, Pastel, Sage, and QuickBooks.
• Review accounting entries and reconcile financial data.
• Prepare provisional taxes, income tax returns, and VAT submissions.
• Draft financial statements and assist with audits and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct monthly client meetings to discuss financial performance and compliance.

Skills

English proficiency

Client communication

Problem solving

Time management

Billing & accounting mindset

Education

BCom in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Pastel

Sage Payroll

CaseWare

Draftworks

QuickBooks

Job description

We are looking for an Accountant whowill be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and preparing financial reports for clients. The role involves processing and reviewing accounting information, handling statutory submissions, and providing advisory support to clients through regular engagements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Processing

Perform general accounting processing on systems such as Xero, Pastel, Sage, and QuickBooks.

Review accuracy of accounting entries processed by interns or clients.

Reconcile accounts and ensure completeness of financial data.

Taxation

Calculate and submit provisional taxes.

Prepare and submit income tax returns for Individuals, Companies, and Trusts.

Perform VAT reconciliations and submissions.

Manage taxpayer profiles (Individuals, Companies, Trusts) including registrations and updates.

Draft financial statements using CaseWare and Draftworks.

Assist with audits and independent reviews, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Support regulatory reporting obligations and deadlines.

Client Engagement & Advisory

Conduct monthly client meetings to discuss financial performance and compliance status.

Provide professional advice on accounting and tax-related matters.

Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and support.

Job brief

We are looking for an Accountant whowill be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and preparing financial reports for clients. The role involves processing and reviewing accounting information, handling statutory submissions, and providing advisory support to clients through regular engagements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting & Processing
  • Perform general accounting processing on systems such as Xero, Pastel, Sage, and QuickBooks.
  • Review accuracy of accounting entries processed by interns or clients.
  • Reconcile accounts and ensure completeness of financial data.
• Taxation
  • Calculate and submit provisional taxes.
  • Prepare and submit income tax returns for Individuals, Companies, and Trusts.
  • Perform VAT reconciliations and submissions.
  • Manage taxpayer profiles (Individuals, Companies, Trusts) including registrations and updates.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Draft financial statements using CaseWare and Draftworks.
  • Assist with audits and independent reviews, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Support regulatory reporting obligations and deadlines.
• Client Engagement & Advisory
  • Conduct monthly client meetings to discuss financial performance and compliance status.
  • Provide professional advice on accounting and tax-related matters.
  • Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and support.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bcom degree in Accounting.
• 2 or more years experience within an accounting firm
• Excellent English communication skill
• Proficiency in Xero, Sage Payroll, Pastel and CaseWare or Draft works and QuickBooks
• Problem solving mindset.
• Ability to communicate with clients.
• Ability to efficiently work under and manage pressure.
• Ability to plan and take ownership of own tasks and responsibilities.
• SARS efiling experience(advantageous)

INTERACTIVE SKILLS

• A self-starter and takes initiative.
• An analytical mind keen for problem-solving
• Ability to operate and think on your feet.
• Strong selling and negotiation skills.
• Good communication ensuring understanding (verbal and written) and interpretation skills.
• Good command of the English language.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Team player with good people skills, ability to adapt quickly in fast paced environment.
• High level of competence.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels.
• Be able to interact directly with clients in a professional manner.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Meeting submission deadlines to clients
• Meeting the monthly billing target
• Attain the expected productivity target.
• Maintaining SARS compliance status for all clients under your portfolio
• Communication and interaction with clients and team members
• Continuous Professional Development
• Monitoring client's debt with Brendmo and communication with finance and admin on long outstanding payments.
• Integrity, professionalism and maintaining the company standards

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