Accounting Team Leader

Overview

Our client, a well-established professional accounting firm in Durban, is seeking an experienced Accounting Team Leader to join their Private Business Services division. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys leading teams, managing workflow, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial reporting.

• Lead and manage a team of junior accounting staff.
• Prepare and draft Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx.
• Review bookkeeping, VAT, PAYE, reconciliations, and management accounts.
• Ensure all financial records are reconciled, accurate, and review-ready.
• Monitor team performance, workflow, and monthly deadlines.
• Support compliance with IFRS for SMEs and accounting best practices.

• Minimum 3 years  experience within an accounting firm.
• Proven experience preparing AFS and management accounts.
• Strong Draftworx experience.
• Knowledge of Xero and/or Sage.
• Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs, VAT, and PAYE.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

• Permanent position in Durban.
• Career growth within a professional and performance-driven environment.
• Salary:
  Market Related

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CV and copies of qualifications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Client details will be disclosed during the recruitment process.