Assistant Client Accounting Manager

Boardroom Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in South Africa seeks an experienced Assistant Client Accounting Manager. The successful candidate will oversee client transactions, manage reconciliations, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Applicants should have a BCom degree or diploma in Accounting, along with 2+ years of relevant experience. Strong leadership skills and a solid foundation in accounting principles are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• BCom degree with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation preferred.
• SAIPA qualified is highly advantageous.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and process client transactions including cheques and invoices.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage petty cash.
• Maintain a fixed asset register and process journal entries.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and reconcile statements.
• Calculate tax liabilities and manage statutory returns.

Skills

Engagement with clients and team members

Fluency in English, Afrikaans, and Xhosa

Training material development

Leadership and supervision

Organizational skills

Accounting principles

Time management

Work under pressure

Education

BCom degree with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation

Diploma with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation

SAIPA Qualified

Job description

About the job Assistant Client Accounting Manager

Assistant Client Accounting Manager

Minimum Requirements

• BCom degree with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation (Preferred)
• Diploma with Accounting III, Auditing and Taxation
• SAIPA Qualified (Highly advantageous), or
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.

Skills

• Capable of engaging with both clients and team members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in Afrikaans and Xhosa being a plus. Skilled in drafting reports and documentation. Solid general knowledge base.
• Competent in delivering and creating training material for team members.
• Able to guide and oversee the work of accountants, offering effective leadership and supervision.
• Highly accurate, organized, decisive, with the ability to prioritize tasks and resolve problems efficiently.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, taxation, and auditing processes.
• Capable of managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a high‑pressure, deadline‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and initiate the processing of client transactions, including cheques, receipts, and invoices.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and manage petty cash and cash control account reconciliations.
• Maintain a fixed asset register and process journal entries for depreciation, provisions, salaries, and other relevant accounts.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and reconcile debtors and creditors statements.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment for asset disposals and calculate capital gains or losses for tax purposes.
• Analyze trial balances for accuracy and discuss results with clients.
• Review key financial metrics (GP%, inventory, debtors, and creditors days) and perform analytical reviews.
• Prepare draft financial statements and working paper files in compliance with GAAP for various entity types.
• Calculate tax liabilities for individuals, sole proprietors, trusts, and other entities, and engage in tax planning.
• Manage statutory returns, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and VAT submissions.
• Reconcile VAT returns to the financial statements and monthly trial balances.
• Complete tax returns for individuals, close corporations, trusts, and body corporates.
• Identify financial risks, perform materiality calculations, and conduct statutory checks on legal documents.
• Review and supervise the work of junior and intermediate accountants.
• Review management representation letters and qualify accounting officer reports as necessary.