Accountant

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accountant (Client Portfolio Management)
Take ownership of a full client portfolio in a dynamic accounting firm
Cape Town R35000 R45000 CTC

About Our Client
This Cape Town-based accounting practice offers a full suite of financial tax and advisory services to a loyal client base. Known for its technical depth and hands-on support the firm provides a professional environment where accountants can grow their expertise and manage their own portfolios with autonomy and accountability.

The Role: Accountant (Client Portfolio Management)
As the Accountant you will be responsible for independently managing a portfolio of clients across accounting payroll VAT and tax services. You will ensure compliance with South African regulations while delivering accurate and timely submissions. This is a client-facing role requiring a high degree of organisation professionalism and technical competency.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of accounting clients independently
Maintain accurate client accounting records and perform reconciliations
Prepare and submit VAT PAYE and other statutory returns
Handle monthly payroll processing for multiple clients
Prepare year-end files and draft financial statements
Ensure compliance with SARS CIPC and other statutory bodies
Liaise directly with clients on technical queries and submission deadlines
Stay updated with changes in tax and labour legislation

About You

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role managing multiple clients
Strong knowledge of South African tax and labour laws
Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Excellent attention to detail and deadline management
Comfortable working independently and handling client communication
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Accountant (Client Portfolio Management) Take ownership of a full client portfolio in a dynamic accounting firm Cape Town R35000 R45000 CTC About Our Client This Cape Town-based accounting practice offers a full suite of financial tax and advisory services to a loyal client base. Known for its tec...