Experienced Accountant – Cape Town

About the role

We are an established professional services firm seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Cape Town office. The role involves independent handling of bookkeeping, payroll and client accounting functions, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients.

Key responsibilities

• Process and allocate bank transactions to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Apply appropriate VAT and tax treatments and perform related reconciliations.
• Maintain bookkeeping records up to trial balance and prepare management accounts.
• Process weekly and monthly payrolls and submit statutory payroll returns.
• Assist with annual financial statement preparation and support tax compliance submissions.
• Liaise professionally with clients on accounting and payroll matters.
• Provide guidance on bookkeeping systems as required.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English (read, write, speak).
• Own reliable transport and ability to work onsite.
• Degree in finance or accounting, or currently studying towards a relevant qualification.

Required skills

• Experience with cloud‑based accounting software (e.g., Xero or similar).
• Payroll processing.
• VAT and tax treatment handling.
• Bank reconciliation.
• Bookkeeping up to trial balance.

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary of ZAR 360,000.
• Opportunity to work with a professional team in a dynamic environment.