Internal Sales jobs in South Africa

Exciting growth opportunity at a dynamic accounting firm in Pretoria for an Account Manager. This is a great chance for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a practice with excellent potential for growth. Our client in the financial sector is a technology-driven accounting service provider, focusing on enabling clients to create and sustain 5 000 jobs by 2026 (10X). They add value to clients’ personal and business financial health by providing valuable insights, accurate and on-time reporting, and managing compliance. With 40 years of client relationships, they pride themselves on being a people-focused firm.

Job Purpose : To manage a diverse client portfolio consisting of individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts by providing turnkey accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while maintaining strong client relationships.

• Manage a client portfolio consisting of individual taxpayers, companies, close corporations, and trusts.
• Resource planning with regards to deadlines and new client onboarding.
• Gather necessary financial information, including bank statements and third-party supporting documents.
• Perform monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll for clients.
• Prepare annual financial statements, primarily IFRS for SMEs.
• Calculate VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements on a monthly basis.
• Ensure client regulatory compliance with CIPC, DoL, and SARS.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by staying up to date on the latest tax and accounting developments.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support clients’ growth and sustainability goals.

• Minimum education (essential): BCom degree in
• Minimum applicable experience (years): Minimum 1 year post-articles experience in accounting
• Required nature of experience: Managing client portfolios (individual taxpayers, companies, CCs, trusts)
• Performing bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll
• Preparing annual financial statements (IFRS for SME)
• VAT, PAYE, and SARS compliance
• Client onboarding and resource planning
• Skills and Knowledge (essential): Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of tax developments
• Proficiency in Xero, SimplePay, Draftworx, and eFiling
• Other: Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and license
• SAIPA / CIMA / AGA(SA) membership advantageous

Remuneration Offered: Market related