Accounting Manager

Hedz Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established auditing and accounting firm as an Accounting Manager, where your expertise will be crucial in managing client accounts and guiding a team of SAIPA trainees. This role offers a dynamic environment that emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. You will be responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing VAT and PAYE calculations, and ensuring compliance with SARS requirements. If you are a proactive individual with a strong accounting background and excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years post SAIPA articles required (Non-Negotiable).
• Completed articles with a medium/small firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Writing up complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero.
• Preparation and Review of financial statements and tax returns.

Skills

Communication Skills (English and Afrikaans)

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

BAcc, BCom Accounting, BCompt or equivalent degree

Tools

CaseWare

Excel

Word

Pastel

Sage

Xero

Job description

About the job Accounting Manager

Our client, a well-established Auditing and Accounting firm in Stellenbosch, is seeking to employ an Accounting Manager.

Salary: R17 500-25 000 per month, depending on qualification and experience.

Min Requirements

• 2 years post SAIPA articles (Non-Negotiable)
• BAcc, BCom Accounting, BCompt or equivalent degree
• Completed articles with a medium/small firm preferred
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, Excel, and Word
• Knowledge of accounting systems (Pastel, Sage, Xero)
• Must be willing to work overtime to meet client deadlines
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good communication skills (English and Afrikaans)

Duties

• Writing up of more complex accounting records of clients on Pastel and Xero
• Review monthly bookkeeping/VAT of SAIPA Trainees
• Reconcile Debtors and Creditors on a monthly basis and provide training for SAIPA Trainees to reconcile Debtors and Creditors
• Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE, and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis
• Preparation and Review of management accounts
• Manage and supervise SAIPA staff to achieve set goals
• Provide daily assistance, guidance, and training regarding bookkeeping, related taxes, and SARS submissions to SAIPA Trainees
• Preparing accounting work relating to annual financial statements
• Preparation and Review of financial statements
• Performing independent reviews
• Preparation and Review of tax returns
• Reviewing work done by supervised staff before partner review, where applicable
• Implementation/evaluation of internal controls
• Client interaction and relations

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL VERY IMPORTANT!