Accounts & Tax Manager

Formerly Streets Whittles - now Streets; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to oversee a mixed non-audit portfolio with clients in the media and creative industries. This role includes managing client relationships, reviewing statutory accounts, and leading junior staff in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in an accountancy practice and technical knowledge of relevant standards. The role offers opportunities for professional development and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Managing a mixed non-audit portfolio with strong focus on media sector.
• Supervising and reviewing work of junior staff.
• Confidently handling client queries and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage mixed non-audit portfolio and client relationships.
• Review statutory accounts and tax computations.
• Ensure VAT compliance and oversee management accounts.

Skills

Strong experience in an accountancy practice

Technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105

Client-facing skills

Experience supervising junior staff

Education

ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Dext

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts & Tax Manager to manage a mixed non-audit portfolio, with a strong focus on clients in the media and creative industries. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on technical work alongside team leadership, client management, and workflow oversight. You will play a key role in reviewing statutory accounts and tax work, overseeing juniors, and acting as a trusted point of contact for clients and HMRC.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Client Management

• Manage a mixed non-audit portfolio, predominantly within the media sector
• Act as the main day‑to‑day contact for clients, providing proactive and practical advice
• Handle and respond to HMRC queries, correspondence, and compliance matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring timely delivery and high service standards

Accounts & Tax

• Review year‑end statutory accounts prepared under FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Review corporation tax computations and CT600s
• Oversee personal tax returns for directors and sole traders
• Ensure VAT compliance, including review of VAT returns and advisory support where required
• Oversee monthly and quarterly management accounts for selected clients

Team & Workflow Management

• Manage workflow across your portfolio to ensure deadlines are met
• Supervise, review, and support junior team members, providing guidance and feedback
• Assist with training and development of junior staff
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with firm procedures

Systems & Process

• Work confidently across Xero, QuickBooks Online (QBO), and Dext
• Review bookkeeping outputs and ensure data integrity
• Contribute to process improvements and efficient use of cloud accounting systems

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in an accountancy practice, non‑audit focused
• Solid technical knowledge of IFRS, FRS 102 1A and FRS 105
• Experience reviewing CT600s, personal tax, and VAT
• Confident client‑facing skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience supervising or reviewing the work of junior staff

Desirable

• Experience working with media or creative industry clients
• ACCA / ACA qualified or qualified by experience
• Exposure to management accounts and advisory work

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable managing deadlines and competing priorities
• Collaborative team player with a supportive leadership style
• Proactive, commercially minded, and client‑focused

Contact

Contact Nina Willemse, Audit Manager – Audit

About Streets Chartered Accountants

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch. Founded in 1907, we have approximately 500 co‑workers and a turnover of £40M.