Accounting Consultant

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accounting Consultant to deliver comprehensive client service while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of post-articles experience and be proficient in Draftworx and Xero. Responsibilities include processing financial transactions, compiling financial statements, engaging with clients, and training junior staff. This role promotes a positive company culture and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA professional.
• 2 years of post-articles experience required.
• Proficiency with Draftworx and Xero is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, and other accounting tasks.
• Compile annual financial statements for clients.
• Provide on-the-job training to junior staff.
• Engage with clients to understand their accounting needs.
• Provide secretarial services: annual returns, changes in year-end/directors, minutes and resolutions.
• Provide on-the-job training to Accounting Consultants, Junior staff and Trainees.

Skills

Client relationship building

Financial transaction processing

SARS compliance

Team collaboration

Training others

Education

Qualification from SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA

Tools

Draftworx

Xero

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 18/11/2025

As an Accounting Consultant, your role is to provide comprehensive client service and support while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. You will be responsible for processing various financial transactions, reviewing the work of trainees, and compiling accurate financial statements and management reports. Additionally, you will engage with clients, build relationships, and assist in scoping their needs. Your role also includes providing training to junior staff members. Contributing to client administration tasks, participating in planning and administrative activities, fostering a positive company culture, and staying updated with the latest industry trends.

Job responsibilities will include, among others:

Client Service

Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets, and other accounting tasks; review trainee work.

Ensure SARS compliance: VAT reconciliations, provisional/income tax calculations and submissions; review trainee tax work.

Compile management reports from monthly accounting records.

Compile annual financial statements for clients.

Prepare working papers for independent review engagements.

Perform and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate balance sheets and income statements.

Assist with payroll tasks: processing, reconciliations, EMP201/EMP501/COIDA/WCA submissions; review trainee work.

Engage with clients, build relationships, scope needs, and prepare client budgets; assist junior staff.

Provide secretarial services: annual returns, changes in year-end/directors, minutes and resolutions.

Providing Training

Provide on-the-job training to Accounting Consultants, Junior Accounting staff, and Trainees; present training to the cloud accounting team.

Client Admin

Update CRM with client details.

Perform client scoping, prepare proposals, and assist with client onboarding/offboarding.

Prepare agendas for monthly planning meetings with the Cloud Accounting Manager.

Submit timesheets on time.

Ensure timely projects rollout and sign-off.

Review budgeted vs. actual hours spent on clients.

Attend and participate in company team events.

Develop and maintain a positive company culture.

Company Culture

Promote and adhere to company values.

Foster teamwork, collaboration, and respect.

Complete scheduled training.

Collaborate with the team on challenging tasks.

Stay updated with accounting industry changes and trends.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a qualified SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA professional with 2 years of post-articles experience. Articles in Audit, proficiency with Draftworx and Xero, and a strong background in annual accounting and SARS compliance are highly advantageous.