Accounting Consultant (Freelance)

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consultancy is seeking an experienced freelance Accounting Consultant in Cape Town to provide accounting, tax compliance, and advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification (CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, CIMA) and 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include client accounting, tax compliance, and engaging with clients to provide financial support. This role offers flexible, project-based work tailored for a detail-oriented professional.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, or CIMA.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Process bank statements and ensure VAT compliance.
• Compile management reports and prepare working papers.
• Engage with clients and provide financial advisory support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Technical skills

Compliance skills

Team player

Education

CA(SA)

AGA

SAIPA

CIMA

Tools

Xero Cloud accounting

Job description

Job title : Accounting Consultant (Freelance)

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : July 26, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Description

• Are you a qualified CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA, or CIMA professional with 3 to 5 years experience in accounting? Are you looking for flexible, project-based work where you can leverage your expertise in accounting, compliance, and client service?
• We are looking for freelance Accounting Consultants to support our clients with accounting, tax compliance, and advisory services.

Job responsibilities will include, among other things :

Client Accounting & Tax Compliance

• Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets, and other accounting tasks
• Ensure SARS compliance, including VAT reconciliations, tax calculations, and submissions
• Compile management reports and annual financial statements
• Prepare working papers for independent review engagements
• Conduct and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate financial statements
• Assist with payroll processing (EMP201, EMP501, COIDA / WCA submissions)
• Engage with clients, build relationships, and provide financial advisory support
• Assist with client budget preparation
• Provide secretarial services, including annual returns, company year-end changes, and board resolutions

Client Administration & Planning

• Maintain accurate client records in the CRM
• Assist with clients onboarding and offboarding
• Prepare client proposals and project scopes
• Manage your own schedule and workload while meeting client deadlines

Requirements

• The ideal candidate for this position will hold a CA(SA), AGA, SAIPA or CIMA or similar professional qualifications. They will have 3 to 5 years' experience in accounting.

Characteristics of the ideal candidate :

• Attention to detail & Problem solving
• Analytical thinking & reality testing
• Rule-following

Skills and abilities of the ideal candidate :

• Strong and effective management, time management, communication, technical and compliance skills
• Team player
• Xero Cloud accounting experience (desirable)