Accounting Manager – East Rand

Shift Pursuit; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit (South Africa) seeks an experienced Accounting Manager in Alberton to lead a team of bookkeepers and oversee financial processes. You will manage tax compliance, reporting, and client services, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while mentoring staff.

Ideal candidates hold a BCom in Accounting, completed SAIPA/SAICA articles, strong Excel and Sage Pastel skills, and a valid driver’s licence with willingness to travel across South Africa and nearby regions.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA Articles.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of CIPC processes and submissions.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Computer Literacy; Sage Pastel Accounting; SimplePay Payroll.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, mentor and develop staff.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 11 bookkeepers with mentorship and support.
• Oversee Sage Pastel processing and bookkeeping records.
• Review weekly cash flows for accuracy.
• Approve independent contractor payments and support management reporting.
• Ensure tax and statutory compliance is in place.
• Traverse more tasks as needed to support client service.
• Provide financial guidance and client training.
• Travel to Durban and clients across SA, Namibia and Botswana.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical/problem-solving

Client relationship management

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting/Finance

SAIPA or SAICA articles completed

Tools

Sage Pastel Accounting

SimplePay Payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud-based accounting systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established accounting firm based in Alberton, Gauteng, is looking for an experienced and dynamic Accounting Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent leadership abilities and a passion for delivering exceptional client service.

Key Performance Areas:

Team Leadership & Management

• Manage and supervise a team of 11 bookkeepers.
• Provide training, mentoring and ongoing support.
• Monitor performance and ensure deadlines and service standards are met.

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Review Sage Pastel processing and bookkeeping records.
• Review weekly cash flows and ensure accuracy.
• Review, approve and authorise independent contractor payments.
• Assist management with financial reporting and operational processes.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and statutory compliance.
• Manage CIPC registrations, amendments and submissions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and requirements.

Client Support & Travel

• Provide financial guidance and training to clients.
• Travel occasionally to the Durban office and clients throughout South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.

Requirements:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA Articles.
• Strong knowledge of Income Tax, VAT, PAYE and statutory compliance.
• Knowledge of CIPC processes and submissions.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Computer Literacy
• Sage Pastel Accounting.
• SimplePay Payroll.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Cloud-based accounting and document management systems.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Sound judgement, professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to train, mentor and develop staff.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Participate in on-the-job training and ongoing professional development.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.