Accountant

RecruitMyMom; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting and advisory practice in Rosebank, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse client portfolio, handle full-function bookkeeping, and ensure tax compliance. Key qualifications include 10+ years in accounting and proficiency in Xero or Sage. This role offers a dynamic environment with direct client engagement and a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in accounting within a practice environment.
• Strong proficiency in bookkeeping and management accounts preparation.
• Highly organized and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Complete full-function bookkeeping to trial balance primarily using Xero or Sage.
• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and payroll journal.

Skills

Full-function bookkeeping

Tax compliance

Client relationship management

SARS audits and disputes

Cloud accounting platforms (Xero, Sage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Parkwood, Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 12/01/2026

A well-established accounting and advisory practice is seeking an Accountant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in full-function bookkeeping and tax compliance, with the ability to manage a portfolio of diverse clients independently. Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries
• Complete full-function bookkeeping to trial balance primarily using Xero or Sage
• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and payroll journal
• Reconcile and submit EMP201 and EMP501 returns and ensure accurate IRP5 generation
• Administer payroll tax compliance, including UIF, PAYE, and SDL submissions
• Handle and resolve VAT and Payroll SARS queries and audits, liaising directly with SARS when necessary
• Maintain accurate tax and accounting records in line with industry best practices
• Support clients with general accounting system usage and ad-hoc financial queries
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar (essential)
• 10+ years’ experience in accounting within a practice environment
• Strong proficiency in bookkeeping and management accounts preparation
• Ability to manage SARS audits and disputes independentlyFamiliarity with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero
• Highly organized, self-managed, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, tech-savvy, and solutions-oriented approach

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accountant who values direct client engagement within a dynamic and professional environment.