Accountant
GA MacLachlan Inc · Durbanville, Western Cape · Market Related
Posted 2 September 2026
Stop applying one at a time.
JobAlertsZA auto-applies to South African jobs like this one for you, overnight. Upload your CV once — we do the applying.
Start free — we apply for you →Introduction
GA Maclachlan Inc, a well-established Chartered Accounting and Auditing Practice in Durbanville, is seeking an experienced Accountant / Senior Accountant to join our team.
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients and be involved in accounting, taxation, statutory submissions, annual financial statements, independent reviews and audit-related engagements.
Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Preparation and compilation of Annual Financial Statements for companies, trusts and individuals
- Bookkeeping through to Trial Balance
- Tax planning and related advisory services
- Preparation and submission of VAT, PAYE and UIF returns
- Managing client accounting records and reporting requirements
Taxation
- Provisional Tax submissions
- Dividends Tax submissions
- Third-party data submissions
- SARS verifications and queries
- Practical taxation advice and support to clients
Independent Reviews & Audits
- Conducting Independent Review engagements
- Auditing Body Corporates and Homeowners Associations
- Auditing Non-Profit Companies
- Auditing Attorneys' Trust Accounts
- Preparing audit files and working papers
- Ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Accounting qualification
- Previous experience within an Accounting or Auditing Practice
- Strong accounting and taxation knowledge
- Fluency in Afrikaans and English
- Valid driver's licence and own transport
- Able to commute to Durbanville
Advantageous
- Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
- Independent Review experience
- Experience with Body Corporate Audits
- Experience with Attorneys Trust Accounts
Software Experience
Experience with one or more of the following
- CaseWare Working Papers
- SARS eFiling
- GreatSoft
- QuickBooks Desktop / Online
- Sage VIP
- SimplePay
- EasyFile
Key Competencies
- High attention to detail
- Deadline-driven
- Strong client relationship skills
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organisational skills
Package & Remuneration
Market Related
Interested?
Why Join Us?
- Established professional practice
- Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
- Long-term career opportunity
- Professional and supportive working environment