Senior Accountant / Supervisor

Sumer Northern Ireland; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant in Johannesburg. The position involves preparing financial statements, supervising junior staff, and managing a diverse client portfolio using advanced cloud accounting software. Ideal candidates will possess leadership skills and a solid grasp of accounting practices, delivering high-quality services in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified (PA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent) or Part-Qualified with 3.5 years experience.
• Strong practice experience with proven ability to deliver high-quality results.
• Proficient in MS Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with coordinating a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Prepare statutory non-audit accounts and working papers.
• Supervise preparation of management accounts for various clients.

Skills

Strong practice experience

Proficiency in cloud accounting software

Competent in MS Excel

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Education

PA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

CaseWare

Job description

Department: Accounting

Location: Johannesburg

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant with strong experience in financial statement preparation, management accounts/bookkeeping within a professional services setting, and someone confident working with and supporting junior staff.

This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, supporting them with their financial records and cloud-based accounting software.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist management with the coordination of a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality accountancy services.
• Prepare and review statutory non-audit accounts and associated working papers for a portfolio of entities in a range of sectors
• Supervise the preparation and review monthly or quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients
• Assist in the management of workflow for junior team members, ensuring the preparation of accounts are completed within agreed timescales and budget
• Provide thorough briefing, supervision, and training to junior staff, ensuring their work is accurate and complete
• Lead, support, and mentor junior accounting staff, providing continuous feedback and guidance.
  
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Recently qualified (PA(SA), ACCA, or equivalent) or Part-Qualified with experience (3.5 years min)
• Recent strong practice experience with a proven ability to deliver high-quality results.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software and associated Add-ons (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Dext, Hubdoc)
• Proficiency with accounts preparation software (e.g. CaseWare)
• Competent in MS Excel for data analysis including pivot tables, V-Lookup and filters
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Highly organised, self-motivated and capable of manging multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously