Junior Accounting Consultant

SNG GrantThornton; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business solutions team in South Africa is looking for an Accounting Assistant to support Job Managers and work with clients and trainees. Responsibilities include monthly accounting, preparation of management accounts, and ensuring tax compliance. The ideal candidate should have a BCom degree with majors in Accounting, Taxation, or Management Accounting, along with proficiency in Xero Software and independent review experience.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience.
• Independent review experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Job Managers with accounting tasks.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Ensure tax compliance.
• Provide training to staff and clients.
• Assist in software transition for clients.

Skills

Accounting

Tax compliance

Training

Financial reporting

Proficiency in Xero Software

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting

BCom Degree in Taxation

BCom Degree in Management Accounting

Tools

Xero Software

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide assistance to Job Managers and liaise with SAIPA trainees and clients to execute accounting tasks. The role requires both technical knowledge and practical experience in accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting.

Job Description

• Monthly accounting
• Preparation of management accounts
• Tax compliance experience is very important (eFiling and relevant tax software servicing individuals and companies)
• Compilation experience IFRS and IFRS for SME
• Independent review experience
• Ability to provide training to staff and clients
• Converting clients from desktop software to cloud software

Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Degree with majors in:
• Accounting
• Taxation
• Management Accounting

Experience

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience.
• Proficiency in Xero Software.
• Independent review experience.

"Here’s your chance to work with a leading business solutions team where your accounting skills will make a real difference for clients"