Senior Accountant

Advius; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Advius, based in Durban, seeks a Senior Accountant to manage daily bookkeeping and statutory tasks for its client portfolio in the KwaZulu-Natal region.

The role requires handling VAT/PAYE submissions, bank reconciliations and supervision of junior staff, ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a professional setting.
• Solid grasp of VAT, PAYE and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong understanding of general ledger and month-end closing processes.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process financial transactions accurately.
• Prepare VAT and PAYE returns and file on time.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity.
• Assist with monthly accounting functions and close processes.
• Review complex balance sheet accounts and fix discrepancies.
• Supervise and sign off work performed by junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Deadline-driven

Education

Accounting degree or related field

Tools

VAT & PAYE knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Job description

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 11/06/2026

Our client is an established accounting practice offering accounting, taxation and financial services to a range of business clients in the Durban area.

The Senior Accountant will manage the practice's day-to-day accounting and statutory work, take responsibility for more complex reconciliations, and supervise and sign off the work of the Junior Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Capturing and processing financial transactions
• Preparing and submitting VAT and PAYE returns
• Performing bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping
• Assisting with monthly accounting functions
• Reviewing and reconciling complex balance sheet accounts
• Managing fixed asset registers
• Reconciling inter company transactions
• Supervising, reviewing and signing off work completed by the Junior Accountant

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Qualification in Accounting or a related field
• Proven accounting experience (min 3 years)
• Knowledge of VAT and PAYE calculations and submissions
• Sound understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge of debtors and creditors processes (advantageous)

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines
• Good communication and organisational skills