Senior Accountant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical accounting and tax delivery:

• Prepare and review Compilation of Annual Financial Statements in accordance with ISRS 4410 and IFRS for SMEs
• Prepare, review and submit income tax, provisional tax and VAT returns for individuals, companies and trusts
• Oversee payroll processing and statutory payroll submissions (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, COIDA)
• Manage SARS correspondence, disputes and debt management
• Manage department of Labour matters
• Review the work of Junior Accountants before it reaches the Partners for final sign-off
• Support day-to-day running of the practice, including workflow allocation and deadline management
• Assist the Partners with elements of business development, including sales, client proposals and onboarding
• Assist with HR functions for junior staff, including onboarding, workload management, training and performance input
• Liaise directly with clients as a trusted point of contact for technical and account matters
• Engagement with external stakeholders on behalf of clients and the firm
• Other related accounting firm services

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or BCom Accounting, or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting practice environment
• SAIPA/SAIT Designation advantageous
• Demonstrated experience preparing compilations under ISRS 4410
• Experience managing taxation matters
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience advantageous
• Experience in sales

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong working knowledge of the Companies Act, Tax Administration Act, Labour Acts and IFRS for SMEs
• Proficient in QuickBooks Online, Draftworx, Sageone Payroll, SimplePay, SARS eFiling, Ufiling and CIPC/BizPortal, and other related platforms
• Experienced and efficient with using Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail and comfortable taking ownership of client outcomes
• Able to work independently and manage own portfolio with minimal supervision
• Sound business judgement and a genuine interest in the operational side of the firm and solution driven
• Professional, client-facing manner with strong written and verbal communication

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV, copies of relevant qualifications, and a short covering letter to bullsandrams.bnr3@gmail.com quoting the reference “Senior Acc/Tax – [full name]” in the subject line.

Applications close on 31 August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: From R7 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Required)

Experience:

• accounting practice: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person