Senior Accountant at Helderberg Personnel, Somerset West
Helderberg Personnel · Somerset West, Western Cape
Overview
A local accounting firm in Somerset West is looking for a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients. You will handle accounting processing, financial reporting, tax compliance, and annual financial statements. This permanent, full-time role suits someone with at least 5 years of experience in a professional accounting practice who enjoys client contact and working independently.
About the role
Helderberg Personnel is seeking a Senior Accountant for a reputable accounting firm based in Somerset West. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of clients and take responsibility for accounting processing, financial reporting, tax compliance, and the compilation of annual financial statements.
You will work closely with clients and team members, handling VAT calculations and submissions to SARS, preparing income tax returns for companies, individuals, and trusts, and ensuring all SARS correspondence is dealt with professionally and on time. The firm values attention to detail, problem solving, and the ability to explain complex concepts in an easy to understand way.
Application note: Use reference SW006442-AM-3 when applying for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- Professional membership with an accounting body such as SAIPA, SAICA, or SAIBA
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a professional accounting practice or firm
- Accounting, financial statements, and income tax experience is essential
- Caseware Working Papers experience is essential
- Experience with digital accounting systems such as Xero
- Computer literate in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experienced with digital communication systems like Teams and Zoom
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of clients with reference to accounting processing, financial reporting, and tax compliance
- Compile and review annual financial statements
- Maintain record keeping of working paper files
- Perform accounting processing and financial reporting
- Process monthly bank statements and perform supplier and customer capturing reconciliations
- Manage VAT calculations, reconciliations, and submission to SARS
- Submit annual income tax and provisional tax returns for companies, individuals, and trusts
- Ensure all SARS correspondence is attended to professionally and timeously
Job details
- Organisation
- Helderberg Personnel
- Location
- Somerset West, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Senior Accountant role, highlight your experience with Caseware Working Papers and Xero, as these are specifically mentioned as essential. Be ready to discuss how you manage client portfolios and handle SARS submissions. Since the firm is in Somerset West, make sure your application shows you are comfortable with the location. A strong CV should detail your experience with financial statements, VAT, and income tax returns for various entity types. Show that you can work independently and explain complex tax matters clearly. Good luck with your application.
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