Senior Accountant

Empire Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Accountant in Gauteng. You will be responsible for managing financial records, payroll, and reporting while working in a dynamic environment that encourages problem-solving and adaptability. Join a team where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience in accounting or consulting environments.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Clean up and correct trial balances and perform reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks and service providers.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

CIMA qualification

Job description

What Youll Be Doing : Accounting & Finance Clean up and correct trial balances Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger reviews Manage month-end and year-end closing processes Liaise with auditors and maintain audit-ready records Payroll & HR Support Accurate processing of payroll Maintain employee records and assist with HR admin Admin & Operations Type and format legal contracts and company documents Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics Manage communication and general office duties External Liaison Build and maintain solid relationships with banks and service providers Reporting & Analysis Interpret cost / project data for reporting Create and maintain Excel-based financial models and management reports What You Bring : A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance CIMA qualification (newly or nearly qualified preferred) 35 years' relevant experience in accounting or consulting environments Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas) Top-tier accuracy and attention to detail High level of initiative and ability to work independently Adaptability and a get-stuck-in attitude Ideal For Someone Who Is : ?

A solution-seeker and problem-solver ?

Confident working in organised chaos ?

Eager to contribute beyond numbers ?

Reliable, agile, and ready to grow in a consulting environment Ready to roll up your sleeves and get things moving?Apply now and join a team where no two days look the same!EmpireRecruitmentSA SeniorAccountant FinanceJobs WeAreHiring CIMAOpportunity BuildingYourFuture