Client Accountant

The Fiduciary Recruitment Group | Full time

Claremont, South Africa | Posted on 09/30/2026

Claremont, Cape Town | Client Accounting

Are you an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment? We are looking for a detail-driven Client Accountant to manage aportfolio of clients and deliver accurate, high-quality accounting services.

This role isideal for someone who is highly organised, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, and committed to accuracy, professionalism and exceptional client service. You will also have the opportunity to review junior team members’ workand contribute to maintaining high operational standards.

• Process bank reconciliations,petty cash and journals, and prepare accounting files through to Trial Balance.
• Prepare VAT reports and reconciliations.
• Assist clients with creditorpayments and maintain accurate Aged Payables and Receivables.
• Handle payroll administration.
• Assist with cash flow management and budgeting.
• Prepare and file statutoryreturns.
• Build and maintain strong,professional client relationships.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Prepare and manage inventoryreconciliations.

• 3–5 years’ experience in afinancial services environment as a Client Accountant, ideally in a high-volumerole.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of high-level bookkeeping and accounting.
• A Commerce or Financial degree from a reputable tertiary institution is advantageous.
• Professional Accountantdesignation is advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills,including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Xero is advantageous.

• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent planning,organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Results-oriented and able topersevere under pressure.
• Client-focused, approachable and committed to understanding client needs.
• High integrity and discretionwhen handling sensitive information.
• Calm, resilient and adaptablein a deadline-driven environment.
• Energetic, action-oriented and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• Service-oriented and supportive of colleagues and stakeholders.

• Market-related cost to company,dependent on experience and education.
• Provident fund with riskbenefits and a savings portion.
• Hybrid working arrangementafter probation, with a minimum of six office days per month by priorarrangement with your manager.
• Study support of up to R5,000per year and 8 days’ study leave, subject to a work-back agreement.
• 15 days’ annual leave per year,increasing to 20 days after 5 years of service.
• Approximately two weeks’business closure over December/January, plus one additional free annual leaveday during that period.

Professionalism: Consistentlydemonstrating professional conduct in interactions with colleagues, clients andthe wider business community.

Client Centricity: Listeningcarefully, understanding client needs and proactively seeking effective solutions within the organisation’s framework.

Trust: Delivering on commitments, acting with transparency and honesty, and consistentlydemonstrating integrity and professionalism.

If you have the relevant accounting experience and are ready to make an impact in aclient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.