Senior Accounting Specialist

Port Elizabeth - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Accounting Specialist
Join a busy Port Elizabeth firm delivering expert accounting and payroll services
Port Elizabeth Accounting / Professional Services R25 000 R35 000

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established accounting and tax services firm based in Gqeberha. They offer end-to-end accounting solutions to a diverse client base and are known for their hands-on detail-oriented approach. The team values technical expertise compliance and consistent service delivery.

The Role: Senior Accounting Specialist
This role is designed for an experienced accounting professional who can independently manage a portfolio of clients. You will oversee full bookkeeping to trial balance statutory payroll processing VAT and SARS submissions and monthly management reporting. The position plays a key role in maintaining compliance and supporting clients with accounting and tax matters.

Key Responsibilities

Bring 58 years accounting firm experience to manage full bookkeeping to trial balance
Process cashbooks bank reconciliations accruals provisions and depreciation
Maintain fixed asset registers including additions and disposals
Reconcile debtors creditors VAT PAYE UIF SDL and payroll control accounts
Submit VAT201 EMP201 UIF and Workmens Compensation returns
Process payroll journals and ensure statutory compliance
Prepare monthly management accounts and Annual Financial Statements for various entities
Handle SARS queries audits and correspondence
Liaise directly with clients providing accurate and timely support

About You

58 years experience in an accounting firm environment
Diploma in Technical Financial Accounting (ICB) or similar qualification
Registered SAIT Tax Practitioner
Proficient in Pastel Syspro and MS Excel
Deep knowledge of SARS legislation and compliance procedures
High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage client deadlines

Senior Accounting Specialist Join a busy Port Elizabeth firm delivering expert accounting and payroll services Port Elizabeth Accounting / Professional Services R25 000 R35 000 About Our Client Our client is a well-established accounting and tax services firm based in Gqeberha. They offer end-to-...