Accountant - 12742

Somewhere; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting support role is available in Johannesburg, involving compliance-based bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients. Key responsibilities include managing daily bookkeeping operations, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates demonstrate a strong accounting background, proficiency in Xero, and excellent communication skills, thriving in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• 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).

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

Accounting Principles

Xero

Payroll

Financial Reporting

Communication

Education

ACCA

CIMA

SAIPA

SAICA

Tools

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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