We are a multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Accountants based in Cape Town, providing audit and accounting services to a diverse client base. We aim to provide objective and professional advisory services to private and corporate clients, particularly regarding financial planning and corporate requirements.

We pride ourselves on a people-first culture, strong client relationships, and a commitment to doing things properly. By embracing modern systems, best practices and flexible working, we create an environment where our team can develop professionally while delivering outstanding service to clients South Africa and also obtain UK experience on our small international client base.

We understand our client’s need for personal service. We have structured our practice to give our clients the personal attention they deserve, and our team is backed with the professional qualifications and resources to provide a top-quality professional service.

Our strategic intent of providing Financial Leadership Through Professional Excellence is the vision by which we measure our service. In every aspect of our business, from the services we offer to the recruitment of our staff, we continue to create an entity best able to deliver on this vision.

Our corporate style is both personal and comprehensively geared to service. We take transformation very seriously and this is underpinned by a belief in the constant improvement and development of our people.

Role Overview:

• We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team.
• The role is for a newly qualified SAIPA trainee.
• The role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys client contact, delivering accurate financial information, and supporting junior colleagues.
• You will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines, and contributing to process improvements across the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising the monthly accounting department.
• Provide supervision, training and review of work produced by junior staff; delegate tasks and support staff development with self-confidence, self motivation and a positive attitude.
• Supervision and training junior staff and SAIPA trainees.
• Manage the preparation and review of management accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts for a client portfolio.
• Preparing and reviewing Annual Financial Statements using IFRS for SMEs
• Oversee and manage the timely submission of statutory returns.
• Assisting clients with accounting and software support
• Act as a primary client contact: build relationships, manage expectations, resolve queries and deliver exceptional client service via phone, email and virtual meetings.
• Work with practice systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CCH) to maintain accurate client records and drive efficiencies through process improvements.
• Support statutory and regulatory compliance, ensuring deadlines are met and professional standards upheld.
• Contribute to ad-hoc advisory projects and assist managers and Directors with client-focused initiatives.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified SAIPA or SAICA Articles or similar experience – completed
• Strong VAT knowledge
• XERO experience essential
• Caseware knowledge essential
• Pastel Partner and SAGE ONE experience
• Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar)
• Highly computer literate in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Company and Individual tax knowledge essential
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and supervising junior team members.
• Strong numeracy, high attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Own transport and drivers licence essential.

Desirable Attributes:

• High integrity, sincerity and reliability.
• Responsibility and Accountability.
• Ability to work in high pressure environment, and meet deadlines.
• Self motived, confident and positive attitude essential.
• Previous exposure to client advisory work, cashflow forecasting and budgeting projects.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a collaborative approach to team development.
• Strong time management and self-discipline.