Seasonal Bookkeeper / Accountant

Grieve & Lombard; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Cape Town is looking for a Seasonal Bookkeeper / Accountant to support UK market clients. The role involves client-facing support for Year-end Accounts and Tax, along with internal administration duties. Candidates should have 5+ years in practice, along with qualifications like SAIPA, ACCA, or CIMA. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in a practice environment.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP FRS and FRS is advantageous.
• Experience with UK Tax and cross-border SA / UK transactions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Engage in client-facing support functions for Year-end Accounts and Tax.
• Contribute to internal support functions and general administration.
• Assist in the development and support of R&D service products.

Skills

Client-facing support

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (SAIPA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Advanced Excel

Adobe Professional

Job description

Seasonal Bookkeeper / AccountantAbout UsWe are the cultivators of innovation and quality.

Our suite of services is designed not just for the present but with a future-smart approach.

We empower start-ups and SMEs to not only achieve their financial goals but to evolve and build a lasting legacy of success in the dynamic business ecosystem.

What You Will DoJoin our Cape Town-based practice supporting our UK market and immerse yourself in a role that offers variety and challenge.

You will

• Engage in client-facing support functions for Year-end Accounts, Bookkeeping, Tax, and Company Secretarial duties.
• Contribute to internal support functions and general administration.
• Assist in the development and support of our R&D service products and internal processes.

Your contributions will directly impact our company's growth and the success of our clients, aligning with our mission to lead in the business advisory sector.

Qualification and Experience

• We are looking for a seasonal bookkeeper or part-qualified Accountant (SAIPA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 5 years' proven experience in a practice environment.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP FRS and FRS (advantageous).
• Experience with UK Tax (advantageous).
• Experience with cross-border SA / UK transactions (advantageous).
• Familiarity with Compliance and Risk Management.
• A commitment to best practice and excellence.

Soft Skills and Competence

• Thrive in a high-performance environment.
• Are dedicated to value creation through quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service.
• Are proactive, self-motivated, and have a history of surpassing targets and driving results.
• Possess exceptional research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills and the ability to effectively convey information.
• Can collaborate and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Technical Proficiency

• Xero
• Syft Reporting (advantageous)
• Karbon Practice Management Tool (advantageous)
• Company Secretarial Management Tools
• CRM Tools (advantageous)
• Microsoft AI Copilot Professional (advantageous)
• PowerPoint Presentation
• Advanced Excel (advantageous)
• Adobe Professional

Our Culture

We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Our team is our greatest asset, and we believe in nurturing talent and encouraging personal and professional growth.

Employee Value Proposition

• A competitive salary package.
• A flexible work environment that blends office presence with remote working options.

Join Our Team

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that's as invested in your growth as you are, we want to hear from you.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team