Accountant - Marketing and Branding Agency

You Choose Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent marketing & branding agency in Durban is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage the full finance function. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with VAT and income tax, prepare financial reports, and ensure accuracy in bookkeeping. Required qualifications include a completed accounting qualification and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Xero and excellent communication are essential. This role is ideal for self-starters who excel in maintaining organized financial systems.

Qualifications

• Completed Accounting qualification is compulsory.
• Accounting Articles experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, income tax, and statutory requirements.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage month-end procedures.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving ability

High level of accuracy

Excellent written and telephonic communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Completed Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Simple Pay

Hubdoc

Microsoft Office

Google Sheets

SARS e-Filing

Job description

ACCOUNTANT – DURBAN

Marketing & Branding Agency

A well-established marketing agency in Durban is looking for an experienced, detail-driven Accountant to take ownership of the full finance function. If you’re comfortable running end-to-end accounting, thrive on accuracy, and can keep a busy creative agency financially organised, this role may be a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function : accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, income tax, and all statutory requirements.
• Capture and allocate invoices accurately.
• Reconcile all transactions on Xero.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Handle general bookkeeping duties.
• Work closely with Account Executives to track project costings.
• Manage month-end procedures.
• Issue debtor statements and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Request and reconcile supplier statements on Xero.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Draft monthly cashflow budgets.
• Prepare and submit all tax and payroll returns (including SIMPLE PAY).
• Manage supplier payments.
• Oversee all tax responsibilities of the company.

Skills & Experience Required

• Completed Accounting qualification (compulsory).
• Accounting Articles experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• High level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficient in Xero, Simple Pay, Hubdoc, Microsoft Office, Google Sheets, SARS e‑Filing.
• Fully computer literate.
• Excellent written and telephonic communication skills.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.

If you’re a self-starter who enjoys keeping financial systems tight, organised, and compliant, we’d like to meet you.