Accountant (Hybrid Role)

Visionary Accounting T / A Visionary Accounting; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A modern accounting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Newly Qualified SAIPA Accountant. This role involves preparing management accounts, ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations, and offering mentorship to juniors. The ideal candidate holds a BCom in Accounting and has completed SAIPA articles, with proficiency in cloud accounting software. This hybrid position offers a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree.
• Eligible as a SAIPA Professional Accountant (SA).
• Experience with cloud accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Ensure timely submission of VAT and EMP returns.
• Prepare and file company income tax returns.
• Participate in client meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cloud accounting software experience

Clear communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

BCom Accounting

Completed SAIPA articles

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

About Visionary AccountingVisionary Accounting is a modern, cloud-based accounting and advisory firm helping South African entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing SMEs eliminate finance headaches and gain real-time clarity.

We combine technology, compliance, and strategic insight to help clients stay on top of their numbers and scale with confidence.We are seeking a Newly Qualified SAIPA Accountant to join our growing team.

This role is perfect for someone who has recently completed their SAIPA articles, is passionate about cloud accounting, and eager to take on a client-facing role with real responsibility and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, VAT reconciliations, and trial balances
• Ensure timely submission of VAT, EMP, and EMP returns
• Prepare annual financial statements (IFRS for SMEs)
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform reconciliations (bank, debtors, creditors)
• Prepare and file individual and company income tax returns (ITR14, ITR12)
• Assist with provisional tax and compliance with SARS
• Participate in client meetings and present management reports
• Use cloud-based tools such as Xero, Draftworx, and SimplePay to deliver efficient client service
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to juniors

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Completed SAIPA articles at a recognised training office
• Eligible (or recently registered) as a SAIPA Professional Accountant (SA)
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks Online)
• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling, CIPC, and Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and the Companies Act
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Proactive and solution‑driven
• Tech‑savvy with a mindset for continuous improvement
• Organised, dependable, and service‑oriented

Package & Remuneration

Market-Related Salary : R

• – R per month (CTC)
• Location : Cape Town (Hybrid)

Interested?