Xero Cloud Accountant

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in East London is seeking a skilled Xero Cloud Accountant to work in a dynamic team, preparing annual financial statements and managing accounting operations through Xero. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience at an accounting practice is essential.
• Team players with a high level of communication needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements on Draftworx Cloud.
• Capture all bank transactions in Xero and perform monthly journal entries.
• Liaise with clients on year-end queries.

Skills

Xero software proficiency

Draftworx experience

Communication skills

Education

B.Com degree

Tools

Draftworx Cloud

Xero

Job description

Overview

Xero Cloud Accountant required for an accounting firm based in East London

About the role

Working within a dynamic small team and alongside a senior accountant to deliver accurate and timeous accounting and financial management to high-net-worth families. Drafting financial statements on Draftworx is a critical skill for the job. Have a decent understanding of Xero and a willingness to learn the system will go a long way.

Duties

Annual Financial Statements (50%):
Prepare annual financial statements on Draftworx Cloud.

Preparation and drafting of independent review files, including:

• Preparing lead schedules and working programs
• Liaising with the client on year-end queries
• Preparing reconciliations for the independent review file
• Drafting financial statements on Draftworx Cloud
• Liaising and ensuring that year-end entries are raised in the client’s accounting system
• Preparation of year-end files and obtaining supporting documentation

Accounting (50%):

• Capture all bank transactions in Xero.
• Perform monthly loan and other journal entries to keep accounting accurate and complete.
• Analysing investment statements, prepare supporting schedules and raising journals accordingly.
• Run reports in Xero for bi-monthly management accounts.
• Agreeing returns received on investments against tax certificates.
• Raising profit / (loss) entries on sale of investments to agree to supporting schedules.
• Running interest schedules and raising journals accordingly.
• Liaising with the client and intermediaries to request information.
• Saving statements and completing forms in line with the client’s request.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years’ experience at an accounting practice
• B.Com is an advantage, but not necessary
• Team players with a high level of communication

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.