Client Accountant

Snatch Production; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing accounting firm in South Africa is seeking a remote Client Accountant. In this role, you will manage client relationships, prepare financial reports, and improve accounting processes. Applicants should be qualified Professional Accountants with 4-7 years of experience and proficiency in accounting software like Xero and Excel. This position offers a salary range of R35,000 - R45,000 per month based on experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Professional Accountant or AGA(SA).
• 4-7 years of experience in Accounting.
• Proficiency in modern finance tech stack.

Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for clients; explain financial information clearly.
• Prepare and review bookkeeping, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Find ways to improve and automate accounting processes.
• Supervise and support offshore contractors.
• Solve problems proactively; suggest workflow improvements.
• Help grow the firm; potential for managerial or partnership roles.

Skills

Client relationship management

Process improvement

Accounting software proficiency

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Professional Accountant or AGA(SA)

Tools

Xero

Syft

Fathom

Dext

Excel

Job description

Fully Remote, South Africa

4-7 years of experience in accounting

Permanent and Full-time from South Africa

Job Description

A fast-growing Bermuda based accounting firm is looking for a remote Client Accountant to join their team in Cape Town.

This is not a standard accounting role-your work will extend beyond bookkeeping to managing client relationships, improving processes, and implementing innovative reporting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the main point of contact for clients and explain financial information clearly.
• Prepare and review bookkeeping, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Find ways to improve and automate accounting processes.
• Supervise and support offshore contractors to ensure quality work.
• Solve problems proactively and suggest workflow improvements.
• Help grow the firm, with potential for managerial or partnership roles.

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Professional Accountant or AGA(SA)
• ±4 - 7 years of experience in Accounting
• Proficient in the modern finance tech stack (Xero, Syft, Fathom, Dext, Excel, etc)
• Strong communication skills, highly organised, and takes ownership of tasks

Salary

• R35 000 - R45 000 / month (based on relevant experience)