Monthly Accountant

About the role

The Monthly Accountant is the primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of monthly clients, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, maintenance of trial balances, and submission of VAT and payroll reports.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for each client to a signed‑off trial balance standard.
• Reconcile all balance‑sheet accounts monthly, including bank, debtors, creditors, loans, payroll and VAT control accounts.
• Maintain client accounting records in Xero, Pastel or Eureka.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns via SARS e‑Filing.
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll reports, ensuring correct PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations.
• Reconcile VAT and payroll control accounts and resolve discrepancies before month‑end.
• Coordinate annual compliance obligations such as AFS, income tax returns, CIPC filings, beneficial ownership registers, ROE, dividends tax and donations tax.
• Serve as the first point of contact for client queries and ensure professional communication.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (B.Com Honours or postgraduate qualification preferred).
• CA (SA) or equivalent designation is a strong advantage.
• Minimum 1 year of practical accounting experience.
• Client‑facing experience in a professional services environment preferred.
• Proficiency in at least one of Xero, Pastel or Eureka.
• SARS e‑Filing experience required.
• Working knowledge of the VAT Act, PAYE, UIF, SDL and CIPC requirements.

Required skills

• Xero
• Pastel
• Eureka
• SARS e‑Filing
• VAT Act knowledge
• PAYE
• UIF
• SDL
• CIPC compliance