Accountant Menlo Park

Introduction

An accounting firm in Pretoria Menlo Park is seeking a skilled and experienced Accountant to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting functions, preparing financial statements, handling taxation matters and ensuring compliance with relevant SARS legislation.

The ideal candidate must have strong technical accounting knowledge, practical experience with VAT, payroll and tax submissions, and proficiency in accounting software such as Xero and Sage Online.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Financial Processing

• Process day-to-day accounting transactions, including bank entries, supplier invoices and customer invoices.

• Prepare and submit monthly or bi-monthly VAT returns.

• Maintain VAT reconciliations between VAT returns and financial statements.

• Prepare payrolls for various clients and ensure accurate statutory deductions, including PAYE.

• Process payroll journals and submit PAYE returns to SARS.

• Reconcile various balance sheet accounts.

• Perform analytical reviews of financial accounts.

• Ensure accurate accounting records and compliance with applicable legislation.

2. Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts, primarily using Excel.

• Develop and maintain full-year financial forecasts.

• Draft annual financial statements using CaseWare.

3. Taxation & SARS Compliance

• Prepare and submit annual tax returns.

• Manage SARS eFiling submissions and tax compliance.

• Ensure clients comply with relevant SARS legislation.

• Liaise and correspond with SARS regarding taxation matters.

• Maintain knowledge of VAT, employees' tax, PAYE, UIF and COIDA requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Minimum Requirements

• Accounting degree or relevant qualification.

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA training contract.

• Candidates without a degree may be considered based on relevant practical experience.

• Strong experience in accounting, financial reporting and taxation.

• Good working knowledge of the Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

• Experience with VAT, PAYE, UIF and COIDA.

• Knowledge of EasyFile.

Technical Skills & Software

Essential

• Xero

• Sage Online

• CaseWare

• Microsoft Excel

• SARS eFiling

• EasyFile

Advantageous

• GreatSoft

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and deadlines.

• Professional approach to client relationships.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.

Salary

R35,000 – R40,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Package & Remuneration

R35,000 – R40,000 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.