Qualified Professional Accountant office position

MD Streets is a multi-disciplinary Cape Town-based firm of Chartered Accountants providing accounting, audit, compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base.

We pride ourselves on delivering professional, personalized service while fostering a collaborative and professional working environment that supports growth and development.

Cape Town applicants only

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. 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.

The role is for a newly qualified SAIPA trainee.

• Supervising a monthly accounting department
• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Timely submission of statutory returns
• Assisting clients with accounting and software support
• Preparing and reviewing Annual Financial Statements using IFRS for SMEs
• Dealing with clients and correspondence
• Managing and training junior staff and SAIPA trainees
• Being able to lead staff with self-confidence, self-motivation, and a positive attitude

• Completed SAIPA articles

• Pastel Partner and Sage One experience
• Caseware knowledge
• Strong technical VAT knowledge
• Highly computer literate in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Company and individual tax knowledge essential
• Previous experience in similar environment
• Own transport (including valid SA driver’s license)

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, take responsibility and accountability
• High attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Interpersonal skills

• Experience with Xero