Accounting Manager

About the position

Description/Synopsis:

Join a modern, growing boutique accounting and advisory practice where you'll have the opportunity to work closely with business owners, lead client relationships, lead a team of accountants and make a real impact on the business.

 

This is the ideal opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and wants exposure far beyond traditional compliance. You'll be part of a close-knit, high-performing team that values technical excellence, flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance.

 

With hybrid working, flexi hours and genuine opportunities to influence systems and processes, this role offers the perfect environment for someone ready to take the next step in their career.



Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Bcom degree in Accounting essential
  
  
• Professional Accountant (SA), SAIPA, CA(SA) or equivalent professional qualification beneficial
  
  
• Proven experience within an accounting practice preparing Annual Financial Statements and tax computations independently
  
  
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Xero Practice Manager (XPM)
  
  
• Experience with SARS eFiling, VAT, payroll, EMP501, COIDA and CIPC submissions
  
  
• Previous team leadership or mentoring experience advantageous
  
  
• Excellent communication, organisational and client relationship management skills
  
  
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  
  
• Experience with workflow management systems such as [URL Removed] will be advantageous
  
  

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals while reviewing and improving the quality of their work
  
  
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements for companies and trusts
  
  
• Prepare corporate, individual and trust tax computations and provisional tax submissions
  
  
• Manage client portfolios and build trusted long-term client relationships
  
  
• Drive workflow management through Xero Practice Manager to ensure deadlines and compliance are consistently achieved
  
  
• Oversee SARS eFiling, VAT, payroll, EMP501, COIDA and CIPC compliance
  
  
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the continued growth of the practice
  
  
• Work closely with senior leadership to deliver exceptional service and technical excellence
  
  

 

Desired Skills:

• C
• Filing
• Financial Statements
• Innovation
• Payroll
• Team Leadership
• Workflow Management

About The Employer:

For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please keep visiting our website or follow us on LinkedIn.https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsleyirons-recruitment/www.kingsleyirons.co.zaShould you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to [Email Address Removed] . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) [URL Removed] / info (@) [URL Removed] you.