Business Accountant

Xpand Group; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist accounting firm in South Africa is seeking a Business Accountant to manage the full accounting functions for their clients. You will ensure accurate reporting and compliance while providing financially focused support. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and must be a registered member of a professional accounting body. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with opportunities for ongoing professional development and exposure to various industries and international clients.

Benefits

Hybrid working with minimal in-office requirements

Ongoing professional development and mentoring

Supportive, values-driven team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a registered member in good standing with a professional accounting body (SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA, or SAIBA).

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of clients.
• Ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and financially supportive services.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis.
• Handle VAT, Payroll, and Income Tax submissions.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant accounting qualification with honours

Job description

Overview

Business Accountant - Hybrid
Salary: R40 000 - R62 000 per month

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist accounting and finance services firm that supports growing businesses with day-to-day finance, reporting, and financial oversight, using modern systems and efficient processes. The business works with a broad range of clients across different industries and offers a collaborative, people-focused working environment.

The role

You will manage the full accounting function for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and commercially focused financial support.

Key responsibilities

• Full accounting through to trial balance and financial statements
• Monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis
• VAT, Payroll, and Income Tax submissions
• Budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
• Supporting cloud-based accounting systems and continuous process improvement
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients

Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification with honours
• Must be a registered member in good standing with a professional accounting body (SAICA, CIMA, SAIPA, or SAIBA)
• Client-facing experience and strong communication skills

What’s on offer

• Hybrid working with minimal in-office requirements
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and international clients
• Supportive, values-driven team environment
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We thank you for your interest in the role and wish you the best in your career search.

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