Accountant
HC Recruit (Pty) Ltd · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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DBN000351 - Accountant - Durban North
Purpose of the Job
Primary contact for a client portfolio, responsible for management accounts, reconciliations, VAT and payroll submissions, compliance coordination and client service.
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- 2+ years practical accounting experience; client-facing experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Xero, Pastel, or Eureka; SARS eFiling experience required.
Duties & Responsibilities
Technical Competencies & Experience
- Prepare monthly management accounts and complete reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date client accounting records.
- Prepare and submit VAT and payroll returns via SARS eFiling.
- Resolve VAT, payroll, and accounting discrepancies.
- Coordinate annual compliance and statutory requirements.
- Manage client queries and maintain strong relationships.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely, accurate delivery.
Behavioral Competencies
- Takes responsibility for clients and acts proactively.
- Communicates professionally and clearly.
- Works effectively across departments.
- Demonstrates integrity, reliability, and respect.
Please Note Should you not hear back from us within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Package & Remuneration
Monthly