Management Accountant - Pretoria

Iridium Communications Inc; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefit

Flexible hours

Casual culture

Study support

Job summary

Iridium Communications Inc is seeking a Management Accountant in Pretoria with a hybrid work option. You will own monthly accounting for SMEs, manage payroll, and ensure compliance across SARS, VAT, PAYE, ITR, and Provisional Tax.

You will engage with startups, deliver strategic financial insights, and contribute to growth while developing advisory skills in a tech-forward environment. This role suits proactive professionals with a client-facing mindset.

Qualifications

• Degree or Honours in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Articles completed and on track for CGMA or Professional Accountant (SA).
• 3–5 years of experience in an accounting-related role.
• Hands-on knowledge of Xero, Dext/Hubdoc, SimplePay, Dear Systems and Vend.
• Proven ability to draft AFS using CaseWare or Draftworx.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Tech-savvy mindset and eagerness to learn and improve systems.
• Passion for working with startups and small businesses.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly accounting deliverables for a portfolio of SMEs.
• Run payroll using SimplePay and ensure compliance.
• Handle SARS submissions including VAT, PAYE, ITR and Provisional Tax.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted financial partner.
• Lead ad hoc projects and resolve accounting queries.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Client advisory

Education

Accounting degree or honours

Tools

Xero

Dext/Hubdoc

SimplePay

Dear Systems

Vend

CaseWare/Draftworx

Job description

Management Accountant – Pretoria (Hybrid)

Empower entrepreneurs. Lead with insight. Thrive in a values-driven team.

Why this role?

We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing Pretoria team.

You’ll partner closely with a portfolio of SMEs, owning their financial processes, solving real-world problems, and building strong relationships while growing your technical and advisory skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Monthly Accounting – Take full ownership of accounting deliverables for a portfolio of SMEs.
• Payroll Processing – Run accurate payrolls using SimplePay and ensure compliance.
• SARS Compliance – Handle all legislative submissions including VAT, PAYE, ITR, and Provisional Tax.
• Client Interaction – Build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and act as a trusted financial partner.
• Ad Hoc Projects – Solve unique client problems, handle accounting queries, and lead special projects.
• Financial Management – Offer valuable financial insights, support strategic planning, and help clients grow sustainably.

What you bring:

• A Degree or Honours in Accounting or Management Accounting
• Completed articles and on track for CGMA or Professional Accountant (SA)
• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting-related role
• Hands-on knowledge of Xero, Dext/Hubdoc, SimplePay, Dear Systems, and Vend
• Proven ability in drafting AFS using CaseWare or Draftworx
• Experience in a client‑facing role
• A tech‑savvy mindset and enthusiasm for learning and improving systems
• A passion for working with startups and small businesses

Who we are

Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We’re passionate about partnering with high-growth SMEs, transforming how they do business through smart systems, sound financial thinking, and real human connection.

We’ve been recognised as:

• Xero Partner of the Year (2023)
• Xero App Integrator of the Year (2025)
• Nominated Digital Practice Champions (2025)
• Xero Digital Practice Champion of the Year (2026)

Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Health & Fitness First – We encourage a healthy, fit lifestyle with a wellness benefit.
• Flexibility – Work remotely with flexible hours, so you can balance life and performance.
• Chilled Culture – Casual dress code, regular social events, and a work environment that values connection and collaboration.
• Study Support – We fund CIMA studies, including study leave and practical exposure and experience to help you qualify with confidence.

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