Accountant

About the position

Accountant required for a reputable firm based in East London 

Requirements 

• 3 - 5 years previous experience fulfilling a similar position 
• Preparation of client records to trial balance 
• Preparation of annual financial statements
• Pastel, Xero, Caseware / Caseview, Sage One (cloud based) essential
• Preparation of statutory financial statements compliant with International Financial Reporting standards and IFRS for SME

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reporting standards and IFRS for SMEs
• Processing of monthly work for clients, including management accounts and preparation of statutory returns such as VAT timeously
• Create and provide accurate budgets and quotes to existing and potential clients
• Preparation and implementation of business plans and accounting systems for clients
• Preparation of cash flow projections and budget reviews for clients and the department
• Involvement from time to time in special assignments including accounting systems implementation for clients and taxation services
• Planning, execution, report writing, monitoring and reviewing of any assignments allocated to yourself
• Liaise and resolve queries with clients
• Actively assist to source new clients
• Processing client accounting records (data capture) and preparation of their records to trial balance and annual financial statements
• Preparation & completion and final review of files for accounting officer review and review engagement in accordance with ISRE 2400

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Emily Lessing at [Email Address Removed]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

Desired Skills:

• CaseWare
• Pastel
• Sage
• Xero