Accountant – Client Portfolio Management

About the role

Join a well‑established accounting practice in Cape Town and take ownership of a diverse client portfolio. You will deliver high‑quality outsourced accounting services while building strong relationships with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function for a portfolio of clients.
• Process payroll for allocated clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing ongoing support and advice.
• Plan, manage, and deliver all client work within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and submit tax‑related returns, including provisional tax, VAT, PAYE, and EMP201.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and relevant regulations.
• Utilise CRM and practice‑management systems to track and manage client activities.

Required profile

• 2–5 years’ experience with cloud‑based accounting systems such as Xero or Sage.
• Strong knowledge of income tax, VAT, PAYE, provisional tax and SARS eFiling.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Qualification: BCom Accounting or related; completed SAIPA articles or studying/qualified in CIMA.

Required skills

• Xero
• Sage
• Advanced Excel
• CaseWare
• Syft Analytics
• QuickBooks
• SimplePay
• CRM and practice‑management systems

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR 312,000.
• Opportunity to work with a growing client base in a dynamic environment.
• Professional development and career progression.