Financial Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial firm in Bellville is looking for a meticulous Financial Accountant to manage finance operations, including payroll, month-end processes, and financial reporting. Candidates with SAIPA articles or equivalent experience are ideal. The role offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative office culture and advance within a respected firm.

Benefits

Generous bonuses for high performers

People-centric work environment

Strong office culture and collaboration

Qualifications

• Proven accounting skills across GL, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting.
• Solid working knowledge of month-end, tax submissions, and cost allocations.
• Meticulous, structured, and eager to take full ownership of the role.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end processes, including reconciliations, VAT, and management accounts.
• Handling payroll, leave, and employee queries.
• Maintaining asset register and performing asset allocations.
• Overseeing supplier payments and cash flow reporting.
• Collaborating with directors for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Accountancy

Payroll Management

Financial Reporting

Tax Submissions

GL Reconciliations

Education

SAIPA articles or equivalent experience

Job description

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Posted 27 days ago

Job Description

A well-established legal firm with over 60 years of history is seeking a hands-on, meticulous Financial Accountantto take charge of their business-side finance operations. Based full-time in-office in Cape Town, this permanent role is ideal for someone who enjoys structure, is comfortable wearing many hats, and thrives in a collaborative office culture. You\'ll oversee everything from creditor management and payroll to monthly reporting and financial allocations across multiple departments.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Managing month-end processes, including reconciliations, VAT, and management accounts
• Handling payroll, leave, and employee queries; including payroll tax submissions
• Maintaining the asset register and performing depreciation and shareholder loan allocations
• Overseeing supplier payments, cash flow reporting, petty cash, and office consumables
• Collaborating closely with directors across cost centres for accurate financial reporting
• Learning and supporting trust finance operations when needed

What we\'re looking for:

• SAIPA articles (preferred) or equivalent experience in a full-function finance role
• Proven accounting skills across GL, reconciliations, payroll, and reporting
• Solid working knowledge of month-end, tax submissions, and cost allocations
• Meticulous, structured, and eager to take full ownership of the role

What\'s in it for you:

• Step into an established yet people-centric firm with a strong sense of team
• Get groomed into a dual finance role across trust and business
• Long tenure and generous bonuses for high performers
• Great office culture with strong collaboration and mutual support

If you don\'t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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