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Accountant

Johannesburg

Commensurate with experience

Full Time

20 June 2025

What You’ll Do

As our Accountant , you will be responsible for a broad range of financial duties essential to the smooth operation of our business. You will manage daily and monthly customer invoicing, prepare customer statements, perform debt collection, and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate debtor records. On the creditor side, you will be involved in capturing supplier data, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring payments are made on time.

You will also be tasked with daily bank processing and reconciliations, ensuring month-end financial close is completed accurately and efficiently. You’ll assist with managing out-of-pocket reimbursements, employee buying requests, and finance-related administrative tasks such as airtime allocations, quote preparation, and maintaining electronic financial files. In addition, you’ll maintain the fixed asset register and insurance schedules, and contribute to implementing new financial processes and procedures.

Your role includes supporting the preparation of audit files and assisting with monthly management accounts, general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and tracking of loan accounts. You will be involved in payroll administration and processing and assist with statutory returns including VAT, EMP submissions, provisional and income tax, dividends tax, employment equity reports, IRP5 reconciliations, and Workman’s Compensation.

You'll Enjoy These Benefits

Joining our team means being part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged. You’ll benefit from exposure to various aspects of finance and accounting, and have the opportunity to implement improvements that enhance internal processes. We offer a competitive salary, the chance to work alongside professionals who care about excellence, and space to develop and refine your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.

Our Perfect Candidate

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with solid business acumen. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field and must have completed their SAICA or SAIPA articles. You should bring two to three years of post-article experience, preferably gained within an accounting firm, with a thorough understanding of full-function bookkeeping, audit practices, and statutory requirements.

You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, and comfortable working with Pastel Partner and Pastel Payroll. Experience in bookkeeping up to trial balance, preparing financial statements, and submitting statutory returns is essential. You must be fluent in English, and Afrikaans language skills would be an advantage. A high level of accuracy, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are key attributes for success in this role. Preference will be given to a female candidate in line with employment equity considerations.

Together, We Will Achieve

At the heart of our finance team is a commitment to precision, accountability, and continuous improvement. By working closely with management and stakeholders across the business, you will help ensure financial clarity and compliance. Together, we’ll create a stable financial foundation that supports growth, encourages innovation, and enables the business to make strategic, data-driven decisions. Your contribution will be integral to building a culture of operational excellence and trust.

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