Accountant
Snr
•Remote
About The Position
Our client, an Accounting firm based in Johannesburg, seeks an experienced Accountant to work remotely. You will be responsible for carrying out the full financial function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting business decision-making through financial analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs.
- Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA preferred).
- Must have Xero & Pastel experience.
Nice To Haves
- UIF and ROE submissions
Responsibilities
- Prepare and post all month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, financing charges).
- Ensure all transactions for the month are completely and accurately recorded.
- Review trial balance for completeness and accuracy.
- Process monthly payroll for clients.
- Prepare VAT for client review.
- Prepare monthly accounts pack (income statement/balance sheet/tax provisions).
- Reconcile bank accounts.
- Reconcile trade receivables and payables.
- Reconcile VAT.
- Maintain fixed assets (depreciation, additions, disposals).
- Reconcile payroll accounts (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
- Reconcile intercompany loan accounts.
- Prepare amortisation schedules for financed assets and lease liabilities.
- Reconcile and submit bi-annual and annual EMP501.
- Attend to preparation for SARS verifications (Income tax, PAYE, VAT & Provisional tax).
- Handle SARS submissions (VAT201, EMP201).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
