Accountant – Bloemfontein

Shift Pursuit; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Bloemfontein is seeking an Accounting Professional with a solid background in financial accounting, reporting, and payroll. The role focuses on accurate records, GL reconciliations, and monthly management accounts, while ensuring statutory compliance.

The successful candidate will hold SAIPA/AGA qualifications, a relevant accounting degree, and demonstrable experience in accounting environments, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must hold SAIPA/AGA qualification and relevant accounting qualification, with proven experience.
• Must have strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting.
• Payroll experience is required and payroll processes should be familiar.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-function accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure all accounts are accurately maintained.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Process and review accounting transactions, journals, and adjustments.
• Perform bank, creditor, debtor, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end financial statement preparation and audit requirements.
• Manage and process payroll functions accurately and timeously.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory submissions where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and legislation.
• Utilise accounting and financial systems effectively, including Pastel, Sage Online and CaseWare Working Papers.
• Identify discrepancies and implement solutions to maintain financial accuracy.
• Provide support to management with financial information and reporting requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Time management

Organisational skills

English & Afrikaans

Education

SAIPA Professional Accountant (SA) or AGA

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Pastel

Sage Online

CaseWare Working Papers

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Professional to join a growing and professional finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent attention to detail, and practical experience across financial accounting, reporting, and payroll.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage full-function accounting processes and maintain accurate financial records.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure all accounts are accurately maintained.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Process and review accounting transactions, journals, and adjustments.
• Perform bank, creditor, debtor, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end financial statement preparation and audit requirements.
• Manage and process payroll functions accurately and timeously.
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, UIF and other statutory submissions where required.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, policies, and legislation.
• Utilise accounting and financial systems effectively, including Pastel, Sage Online and CaseWare Working Papers.
• Identify discrepancies and implement solutions to maintain financial accuracy.
• Provide support to management with financial information and reporting requirements.

Requirements:

• SAIPA Professional Accountant (SA) or AGA qualification.
• Relevant Accounting / Finance qualification.
• Proven experience in an accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting.
• Practical payroll experience.
• Proficiency in:
  • Pastel
  • Sage Online
  • CaseWare Working Papers

• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Accountant, Accounting, AGA(SA), Bloemfontein, PA(SA)