Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Johannesburg

Description

We’re looking for an Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior to take ownership of technical delivery, guiding junior team members and supporting clients with confidence. You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You’ll review and coach the work of junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• The preparation of year end statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
• Preparation of management accounts for a varied range of clients
• Preparation and/or review of VAT returns
• Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
• Manage a client portfolio, ensuring accurate and up to date records
• Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and fostering growth through sound knowledge sharing and hands-on support
• Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Full or part qualified Chartered Accountant / Professional Accountant / Management Accountant
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles
• Experience in the full accounting function (including preparing management accounts and annual financial statements)
• Strong technical groundings across accounts and tax
• Proficient with accounting and tax systems
• Commercially minded with clear understand of client business contexts
• Organised with the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude towards clients and colleagues

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