Senior Accountant - Tax & Payroll Lead

Jenrecruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a full accounting portfolio. The role includes managing SARS interactions, overseeing payrolls, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates will have 10 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Sage and QuickBooks, and strong analytical and supervisory skills. Salary expectations are required upon application.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Auditing background essential.
• Proven experience dealing directly with SARS (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, etc.).
• Payroll administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting functions for multiple entities.
• Prepare management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Handle SARS submissions and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Oversee and process payrolls accurately and on time.
• Review and supervise junior accounting staff.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Compliance skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Tools

Sage

Sage One

QuickBooks

Job description

An established accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a full accounting portfolio. The role includes managing SARS interactions, overseeing payrolls, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Ideal candidates will have 10 years of accounting experience, proficiency in Sage and QuickBooks, and strong analytical and supervisory skills. Salary expectations are required upon application.