Accountant - 12742

Somewhere; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting and finance services is seeking an experienced accountant to manage compliance tasks, bookkeeping operations, and financial reporting for Irish clients. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with accounting software like Xero. This full-time position is remote-first and requires at least 5 years of experience in a compliance-heavy environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Xero, certification is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, VAT returns, and corporate tax filings.
• Manage monthly payroll processing and statutory submissions.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Payroll

Financial Analysis

General Ledger Accounting

Education

Recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, SAIPA, or SAICA

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Hours : Monday to Friday 8 AM-5 PM Irish Standard Time

Overview of the Position

An ideal candidate will support a portfolio of Irish B2B and B2C clients. This role will focus on compliance-based accounting and bookkeeping functions particularly around tax payroll and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations
• Prepare and review financial statements VAT returns and corporate tax filings
• Manage monthly payroll processing and statutory submissions
• Ensure accurate reconciliation of bank statements accounts payable / receivable
• Maintain accounting records in Xero and produce client-ready reports
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Irish tax and accounting regulations
• Support year-end close audits and reporting processes
• Contribute to process improvements and system optimizations

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles preferably in a compliance-heavy environment
• Recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA CIMA SAIPA or SAICA
• Advanced proficiency in Xero (certification is a strong plus)
• Experience handling payroll VAT bank reconciliations and management accounts
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
• Comfortable working remotely and independently with minimal supervision

Preferred :

• Experience working with Irish or UK-based clients
• Prior work in an accounting practice or an outsourced finance team
• Familiarity with Tax regulations and filing requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly organized detail-oriented and dependable
• Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal English
• Comfortable managing multiple accounts and hitting key deadlines
• Positive attitude collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong sense of accountability particularly in a remote-first setup

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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