Accountant
Roodepoort Gauteng
Are you an accountant who has recently completed your SAIPA articles looking to gain further accounting exposure
Your Role in the Team
As our Accountant youll play a critical role in managing full accounting functions supporting junior staff integrating cloud-based systems and ensuring accurate and compliant reporting aligned with IFRS for SMEs.
What Youll Be Doing
- Manage and maintain accounting systems using Xero and Sage (online versions)
- Integrate external systems and streamline workflows for efficiency
- Perform full-function bookkeeping to trial balance and reconcile bank statements independently
- Prepare and submit VAT201 EMP201 and EMP501 returns
- Handle payroll processing and statutory submissions
- Draft annual financial statements in line with IFRS for SMEs
- Monitor and implement tax principles processes and reconciliations
- Lead junior staff by reviewing work mentoring and correcting errors
- Work collaboratively within a small team while managing tasks independently
- Improve systems and develop processes that support scalability and accuracy
- Thrive in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
What Youll Need
- BCom Accounting or related degree
- Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles
- Proficient in Xero and Sage cloud platforms
- Strong command of both English and Afrikaans
- Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs tax regulations and payroll systems
- Advanced reconciliation and reporting skills
- Proven ability to lead mentor and guide team members
- Tech-savvy and solutions-oriented mindset
Personal Attributes
- High ethical standards
- Professional detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Comfortable working independently and under pressure
- Collaborative team player with a positive proactive approach
- Deadline-driven and results-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
What We Offer
- Bonus potential based on company performance (discretionary)
- A supportive value-based environment focused on meaningful work and growth