Financial Accountant – Accounting Firm

About the role

Our client, a well‑established accounting firm in Pretoria East, is seeking a detail‑oriented Financial Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client portfolios across various industries.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with applicable standards.
• Perform bookkeeping to trial balance and reconcile general‑ledger, bank and balance‑sheet accounts.
• Prepare and review management accounts, VAT201, EMP201/EMP501 and other statutory payroll returns.
• Calculate and submit provisional and annual income tax for companies, trusts and individuals.
• Liaise with SARS on queries, registrations, objections and audits.
• Assist with budgeting, cash‑flow forecasts and financial reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain strong client relationships.

Required profile

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification (beneficial).
• 3–5 years of experience in an accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax legislation and statutory compliance.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail.

Required skills

• CaseWare, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or Draftworx.
• SARS eFiling.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from R25 000 to R30 000 per month, dependent on experience.