Accounting Senior

Snatch Production; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services firm is seeking a remote Accounting Senior based in South Africa. The candidate should have 4-6 years of experience, a Professional Accountant qualification, and proficiency in bookkeeping, VAT, and accounting software like Xero and Dext. Responsibilities include preparing accounts and VAT returns, managing payments, and supporting team members. The role offers a salary range of R37 000 - R45 000 per month.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of post-article experience required.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, and accounts preparation.
• Experience preparing accounts for various entity types.

Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers and year-end accounts for sole traders.
• Process payments, invoices, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and statutory accounts.
• Undertake project work requiring accounting solutions.

Skills

Qualified Professional Accountant (SA)

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Experience using accounting software

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Qualified Professional Accountant (SA)

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Senior

Location: Remote, South Africa
Experience: 4-6 years
Type: Full-time

About the Company

A well-established professional services firm that provides accounting, tax, and advisory services to legal professionals and barristers, is looking for an Accounting Senior to join their team remotely from South Africa. The firm is known for its supportive work environment, focus on professional growth, and use of modern, cloud-based accounting solutions, based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare working papers and year-end accounts for sole traders.
• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts; post entries into accounting software; complete bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns, including more complex cases requiring technical judgement.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies.
• Undertake project work requiring IT and technical expertise, including researching, reviewing, and implementing accounting solutions and internal controls to enhance performance.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries promptly and professionally.
• Support senior team members with ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Professional Accountant (SA)
• 1 - 3 years of post-article experience
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, and accounts preparation.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero and Dext.
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with an aptitude for systems and process improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience preparing accounts for a range of entity types (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies).

Salary

• R37 000 - R45 000 per month