Qualified Senior Accountant - Business Services

Gold City Offshoring (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mid-tier UK firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Johannesburg office. This hybrid role offers a chance to work with diverse clients, contribute to financial management, and advance in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong accounting qualifications (ACCA, CA(SA), CIMA) and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified ACCA, CA(SA), or CIMA.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end and management accounts ensuring accuracy.
• Manage client portfolios and oversee junior staff.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns ensuring compliance.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

ACCA

CA(SA)

CIMA

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

Our client, a top mid-tier UK firm, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their Business Services team in South Africa. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients and advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you’re a driven, detail-oriented professional ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect role for you!

Location : Hybrid role based at our Johannesburg Office (Rivonia).

Contract : 12-month contract, renewable annually.

What will the role entail?

• Accounts Preparation : Dedicate up to 50% of your time to year-end accounts and 50% to management accounts, ensuring accurate draft accounts with minimal outstanding queries.
• Tax Computations : Prepare draft tax computations, with the finalization and submission handled by the dedicated Tax department.
• Client Portfolio Management : Work with small and medium-sized privately owned limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, and sole traders, handling a variety of client records from basic prime books to computerized accounting packages.
• Supervision and Training : Provide guidance and support to junior staff, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.
• VAT Returns : Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Management Accounts : Prepare management accounts, offering clients insightful financial analysis and reporting.
• Ad Hoc Assignments : Participate in specialist assignments as they arise, expanding your professional expertise.

Requirements

Professional Qualification : Must be fully qualified ACCA, CA(SA), or CIMA.

Experience : At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within an accounting practice / firm environment, working with various clients daily.

Technical Proficiency : Fully conversant with Sage and QuickBooks software.

Knowledge : Familiarity with Pro-Audit, CCH, and Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.

Skills : Strong multitasking abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and effective time management to meet tight deadlines.

Dynamic Role : Balance technical accounting tasks with client interaction, ensuring a varied and engaging workload.

If you’re a qualified accountant with a passion for excellence and a desire to grow, apply now to become a key member of a prestigious UK firm’s Business Services team!