Accountant | Snr Finance Analyst

The Cfo Hq; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant and Finance Analyst. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring the financial health of clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting principles and be proficient in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, and Xero. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about numbers to join a collaborative team and grow professionally.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Optional business development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records.
• Prepare profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, and cash‑flow statements.
• Support clients with finance and accounting queries.
• Communicate effectively with vendors and clients.
• Assist with UK payroll process ensuring employees are paid accurately.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Xero

Journals

Accruals

Accounting Software

Financial Transactions

Financial Data

Bookkeeping

Balance Sheet

Cash Flow

QuickBooks

Petty Cash

Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Accountant | Snr Finance Analyst The Cfo Hq•Cape Town, Western Cape

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and organised individual to join our team as an accountant and Finance Analyst. The ideal candidate will be a rising star, keen to take on challenges and gain valuable experience, and you will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing day‑to‑day accounting tasks, and ensuring the overall financial health of our clients and partner organisations. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, accounting processes and procedures, analytical and reporting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records using accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero), including submissions to Companies House.
• Prepare accurate profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, and cash‑flow statements.
• Analyse reporting outputs and monitor monthly trend analysis.
• Support clients with finance and accounting queries.
• Record daily financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Post journals for UK payroll as well as prepayments & accruals.
• Assist with UK payroll process ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Regular reconciliation of balance sheet items.
• Review & filing of VAT returns with HMRC.
• Assist with reviewing stock‑takes if required.
• Process and manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Reconcile vendor statements and address discrepancies.
• Prepare and send out invoices to clients and customers.
• Recording sales, managing credit control.
• Petty Cash and expenses.
• Identify & prepare proposed payment runs.
• Set‑up and process payment runs.
• Communicate with suppliers, remittances.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of cash‑flow forecasts and budgets.
• Provide support in analysing financial data to identify trends and potential areas for improvement.
• Generate and analyse financial reports for management review.
• Prepare month‑end statements.
• Ad‑hoc reporting & analysis as required, weekly operational reports where appropriate.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support their needs.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Be part of a best‑in‑class finance function.
• Seek continual improvements in processes.
• Gain full understanding of all relevant systems.
• Ensure systems are linked / accurate data flowing.
• Identify & resolve gaps in knowledge through training.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an accountant or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with HMRC and Companies House in the UK.

Education and Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional bookkeeping or accounting qualifications are a plus.

Join Our Team

Join our team and contribute to the financial success of our clients and partners by ensuring precision and integrity in our financial records. We offer a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth and optional business development opportunities. If you are a dedicated and detail‑oriented individual with a passion for numbers, we’d love to hear from you!

Required Skills

• Accounts Payable
• Xero
• Journals
• Accruals
• Accounting Software
• Financial Transactions
• Financial Data
• Bookkeeping
• Balance
• Balance Sheet
• Returns
• Cash Flow
• QuickBooks
• Petty Cash
• Credit
• Interpersonal Skills
• Expenses
• Filing
• Cash Business Development
• Payroll
• Payments
• Microsoft Excel
• Records
• Vendors
• Suppliers
• Education
• Accounting
• Preparation
• Finance Software
• Business Communication
• Sales
• Training
• Management