Client Accountant

A well-established professional services firm is seeking an experienced Client Accountant to join their team in Claremont, Cape Town. This role is ideal for a highly organised and client-focused accounting professional with strong high-level bookkeeping experience who is confident managing a portfolio of clients, handling multiple deadlines, and delivering accurate monthly accounting and reporting.

• Processing bank reconciliations, petty cash, journals, and accounting files up to Trial Balance
• Preparing VAT reports and reconciliations
• Assisting clients with creditor payments and maintaining accurate Aged Payables and Receivables
• Managing payroll administration
• Assisting with cash flow management and budgeting
• Preparing and filing statutory returns
• Preparing monthly Management Accounts
• Preparing and managing inventory reconciliations
• Managing a portfolio of clients across various industries and maintaining strong client relationships
• Reviewing the work of junior team members and ensuring high operational standards
• Proactively communicating with clients and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met

• 3-5 years' experience within a financial services environment, preferably in a Client Accountant, Senior Bookkeeper, or similar role
• Strong experience and knowledge of high-level bookkeeping and monthly accounting functions
• Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients and high-volume, deadline-driven responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and accuracy
• Excellent client service and communication skills
• Commerce or Financial degree
• Professional Accountant designation (advantageous)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
• Xero experience (advantageous)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.