Accountant
Paarl - South Africa
Job Summary
Reference: CPT006558-CS-1
Accountant Paarl
Accounting & Auditing
Full-time On-site
Our client is an established accounting and auditing firm with a strong reputation for delivering reliable financial and advisory services to a diverse client base. Operating in a professional and client-focused environment the firm provides exposure to a wide range of industries and financial disciplines.
They are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients delivering high-quality accounting tax and payroll services with exposure to assurance work.
Accountant Paarl
Accounting & Auditing
Full-time On-site
Our client is an established accounting and auditing firm with a strong reputation for delivering reliable financial and advisory services to a diverse client base. Operating in a professional and client-focused environment the firm provides exposure to a wide range of industries and financial disciplines.
They are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients delivering high-quality accounting tax and payroll services with exposure to assurance work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act 2013) compliant.
- Prepare annual financial statements for trusts companies and sole proprietors
- Perform monthly bookkeeping and processing on Xero
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
- Manage SARS eFiling for a portfolio of clients
- Prepare and submit VAT PAYE and income tax returns
- Liaise with SARS on queries and submissions
- Process payroll and ensure statutory compliance (PAYE UIF SDL)
- Assist with basic audit and independent review work
- Prepare working papers and supporting documentation
- Communicate with clients and resolve queries
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (essential)
- Relevant accounting qualification (completed or well progressed)
- Experience within an accounting or auditing firm
- Working knowledge of Xero (advantageous)
- Strong understanding of SARS eFiling and tax submissions
Persona Staff (PTY) Ltd is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act 2013) compliant.