Senior Accountant

Nextech; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextech in the Western Cape seeks an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, maintain accurate financial records, and prepare monthly reports, including the full payroll using SimplePay.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and solid knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT and SARS requirements; Odoo ERP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience running full monthly payroll, preferably using SimplePay.
• Good understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT and SARS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and supplier payments.
• Process invoices, expenses, journals and other financial transactions.
• Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and expense tracking.
• Run the full monthly payroll using SimplePay, including payroll calculations, employee changes, deductions and payslips.
• Manage payroll submissions and statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF and SDL, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure payroll is processed correctly and on time.
• Assist with VAT submissions, SARS requirements and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and comply with relevant accounting standards.
• Use accounting systems
• Identify discrepancies, resolve routine accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Work with management and other departments on finance-related matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Independent work

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

Tools

SimplePay

Odoo

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The Accountant is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports and running the full monthly payroll using SimplePay. The role requires an intermediate-level professional who can work independently, manage deadlines and support management with reliable financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and supplier payments.
• Process invoices, expenses, journals and other financial transactions.
• Perform bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting and expense tracking.
• Run the full monthly payroll using SimplePay, including payroll calculations, employee changes, deductions and payslips.
• Manage payroll submissions and statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF and SDL, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure payroll is processed correctly and on time.
• Assist with VAT submissions, SARS requirements and external audits.
• Maintain accurate financial records and comply with relevant accounting standards.
• Use accounting systems
• Identify discrepancies, resolve routine accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Work with management and other departments on finance-related matters.

Intermediate Level

The ideal candidate will have approximately 3-5 years of accounting experience and a solid understanding of general accounting principles. They must be able to manage routine accounting functions and monthly payroll with limited supervision, take ownership of their work and meet deadlines.

The candidate should be confident handling reconciliations, month-end processes, payroll and financial reporting, while knowing when to escape more complex issues to management or external specialists.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience running full monthly payroll, preferably using SimplePay.
• Good understanding of PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT and SARS requirements.
• Experience with accounting software or ERP systems; Odoo experience is an advantage.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive approach to resolving issues and improving processes.

Key Performance Areas

• Accurate financial records and reconciliations.
• Timely monthly financial reporting.
• Accurate and timely payroll processing and statutory submissions.
• Accurate and timely preparation of supplier payments.
• Compliance with tax, payroll and reporting requirements.
• Effective monitoring of expenses, outstanding payments and cash flow.
• Accountability for deadlines and assigned responsibilities.