Accountant in Practice

SPECIFICATION

Owner led accounting business, who assist businesses with managing their accounting & finances, thereby helping them to manage their businesses.  Based in Cape Town, with a well-managed business.

We are looking for a stable accounting graduate – newly qualified or with 1 – 2 years working experience (preferably in a small company not a large corporate) – to join our small client serving team. 

You will be responsible for:

• Performing customer accounts on Xero
• Liaising with customers re their business and assist them in making financial decisions
• Assisting customers in managing their businesses through managing the figures
• Assist in growing the business in terms of looking for opportunities
• Keeping accurate records
• Compilation of financial statements
• Review of financial statements
• Agreed upon procedures performance
• Payroll, bookkeeping and VAT review of entries as captured by colleagues
• Review of client bookkeeping allocations
• Perform reconciliations
• Filing of tax returns and SARS systems (Income tax/VAT/ PAYE/ Donation tax/ WHT/ etc

•  What does it take to successfully undertake this role?
• A completed B.Com (Accounting)
• 1 – 2 years post article working experience – optional (must be in a small company environment preferably)
• Good team player
• Wanting to not just be a number cruncher, but wanting to make a difference to small businesses
• Friendly
• Clear pronunciation and well spoken
• Good communication skills
• Very organised
• Accurate
• Experience in interacting with customers
• Excellent PC literacy
• Confident personality
• Comprehensive knowledge of IFRS for SME’s
• Comprehensive knowledge of VAT Act
• Comprehensive knowledge of PAYE calculations and related submissions
• Understanding of budgeting and cash flows
• Able to analyse data effectively and apply a risk based approach to reviews
• Problem solving and constructive conflict resolution
• Ability to manage time
• Ability to transfer knowledge to colleagues and manage junior team
• effective communication to clients
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and ensure client service delivery expectations are met

 Characteristics we are looking for:

• Enthusiasm – WANTS to work
• Accuracy
• Trustworthy – able to handle confidential transactions
• Organised 
• Reliable 
• Accurate 
• Honest 
• Service-oriented
• Positive  
• Confident
• Passionate
• High service standards