Assistant Accounting Manager

A well-established Accounting Firm, based in Paarl, is looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accounting Manager with a strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to take the next step in their career while supporting managers and supervising accounting clerks.

• Assisting managers with managing accounting clerks and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supervising, monitoring and reviewing clerks’ work
• Reviewing monthly processing, VAT returns, management statements, financial statements and income tax calculations
• Assisting managers with the compilation of financial information
• Providing training and guidance to accounting clerks
• Managing communication to and from clients
• Reporting directly to the Managers
• Processing client information and dealing with clients’ tax and financial affairs
• Assisting with various client matters, including administrative work
• Resolving client queries, including SARS-related queries

• BCom Degree in Accounting or an equivalent accounting qualification
• Completed SAIPA articles
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within an accounting or audit practice
• Strong computer literacy
• Advanced Excel skills
• Practical experience with SARS eFiling
• Experience with Sage Online will be advantageous
• Experience with Draftworx will be advantageous
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent self-management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills