Accounting Manager

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.

• 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, EMP
  501, 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  will be advantageous

• 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, EMP
  501, 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