Client Accountant

Zohorecruit; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Hybrid work after probation

Study support

Study leave

Annual leave (15–20 days)

Year-end closure break

Job summary

The Fiduciary Recruitment Group in Claremont, South Africa is seeking a Client Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients and deliver accurate accounting services.

You will handle reconciliations, VAT, payroll, cash flow, and management accounts, while maintaining strong client relationships and supporting junior staff. Hybrid working arrangement applies after probation, with ongoing study support.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a financial services environment as a Client Accountant.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of high-level bookkeeping and accounting.
• A Commerce or Financial degree from a reputable tertiary institution is advantageous.
• Professional Accountant designation is advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Xero is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process bank reconciliations, petty cash and journals, and prepare accounting files through to Trial Balance.
• Prepare VAT reports and reconciliations.
• Assist clients with creditor payments and maintain accurate Aged Payables and Receivables.
• Handle payroll administration.
• Assist with cash flow management and budgeting.
• Prepare and file statutory returns.
• Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Prepare and manage inventory reconciliations.

Skills

Client accounting

Bookkeeping

MS Office

Xero

Education

Commerce or Financial degree

Professional designation (CA/CPA) advantageous

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Xero

Job description

The Fiduciary Recruitment Group | Full time

Client Accountant

Claremont, South Africa | Posted on 09/30/2026

Claremont, Cape Town | Client Accounting

Are you anexperienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focusedenvironment? We are looking for a detail-driven Client Accountant to manage aportfolio of clients and deliver accurate, high-quality accounting services.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role isideal for someone who is highly organised, comfortable managing multipledeadlines, and committed to accuracy, professionalism and exceptional clientservice. You will also have the opportunity to review junior team members’ workand contribute to maintaining high operational standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bank reconciliations,petty cash and journals, and prepare accounting files through to Trial Balance.


• Prepare VAT reports andreconciliations.


• Assist clients with creditorpayments and maintain accurate Aged Payables and Receivables.


• Handle payroll administration.


• Assist with cash flowmanagement and budgeting.


• Prepare and file statutoryreturns.


• Build and maintain strong,professional client relationships.


• Prepare management accounts.


• Prepare and manage inventoryreconciliations.

Requirements

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3–5 years’ experience in afinancial services environment as a Client Accountant, ideally in a high-volumerole.


• Solid knowledge andunderstanding of high-level bookkeeping and accounting.


• A Commerce or Financial degreefrom a reputable tertiary institution is advantageous.


• Professional Accountantdesignation is advantageous.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills,including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.


• Experience with Xero isadvantageous.

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Accuracy and strong attentionto detail.


• Excellent planning,organisation and prioritisation skills.


• Results-oriented and able topersevere under pressure.


• Client-focused, approachableand committed to understanding client needs.


• High integrity and discretionwhen handling sensitive information.


• Calm, resilient and adaptablein a deadline-driven environment.


• Energetic, action-oriented andcomfortable managing multiple tasks.


• Service-oriented and supportiveof colleagues and stakeholders.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Market-related cost to company,dependent on experience and education.


• Provident fund with riskbenefits and a savings portion.


• Hybrid working arrangementafter probation, with a minimum of six office days per month by priorarrangement with your manager.


• Study support of up to R5,000per year and 8 days’ study leave, subject to a work-back agreement.


• 15 days’ annual leave per year,increasing to 20 days after 5 years of service.


• Approximately two weeks’business closure over December/January, plus one additional free annual leaveday during that period.

OUR CULTURE

Professionalism: Consistentlydemonstrating professional conduct in interactions with colleagues, clients andthe wider business community.

Client Centricity: Listeningcarefully, understanding client needs and proactively seeking effectivesolutions within the organisation’s framework.

Trust: Delivering oncommitments, acting with transparency and honesty, and consistentlydemonstrating integrity and professionalism.

If you have therelevant accounting experience and are ready to make an impact in aclient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.