Senior Accountant (accounting firm)

TalenCo Recruitment Specialists; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Accountant is sought by a Pretoria-based accounting firm to join their team. The candidate should hold a B.Com Accounting degree, have completed articles, and possess Pastel and Caseware experience.

Responsibilities include reconciling balance sheets, managing cashbooks, journal postings, VAT submissions, and preparing tax computations. The role also involves supervising junior staff, planning jobs, and supporting Partners in technical and computer matters.

Qualifications

• B. Com Accounting is required.
• Completed articles are required.
• Pastel experience is required and Caseware experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts.
• Perform cashbook entries, journal postings and month end procedures.
• Handle creditors and debtors reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Reconcile VAT reports to the GL and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare cashflow statements and management accounts.
• Compute provisional tax and assist with tax computations for CCs, companies, trusts and sole proprietors on Caseware.
• Submit annual tax returns for Close corporations and private companies.
• Plan jobs and supervise team members.
• Assist Partners and staff with technical and computer matters.

Education

B. Com Accounting

Completed Articles

Tools

Caseware

Job description

Senior Accountant Position

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join an accounting firm. Must have a B Com: Accounting, completed articles, Pastel and Caseware experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Cashbook entries, journal postings and month end procedures
• Creditors and debtor’s reconciliation
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Reconcile VAT reports to the GL and submit VAT returns
• Cashflow statements
• Management accounts
• Provisional tax calculations
• Compile AFS and tax computations for Close Corporations, Companies, Trusts and Sole proprietors on Caseware; including all accounting work, recon of balance sheet accounts
• Submit annual tax returns for Close corporations and Private companies
• Plan jobs and supervise team members
• Manage and assist Junior Accountants
• Assist the Partners in the fulfilment of their duties and staff in technical and computer matters

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• B. Com Accounting
• Completed Articles
• Experience with Caseware