Accountant - Durban

A well-established professional services firm is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team in Pinetown, Durban. This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with solid accounting experience who is confident managing a portfolio of clients, preparing financial information, and handling accounting and payroll functions across various industries.

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Preparing annual financial statements
• Maintaining and preparing fixed asset registers
• Preparing VAT workings and submissions
• Processing payroll and preparing EMP201 and EMP501 returns
• Preparing various reconciliations for accounting workpaper files at year-end
• Preparing tax computations for review
• Capturing and processing financial data for monthly accounting purposes
• Applying a thorough understanding of accounting and tax treatment to transactions
• Ensuring accurate completion of tax returns and annual financial statements
• Working with clients across various industries and of varying sizes
• Utilising cloud-based accounting and payroll software to deliver efficient client services

• Relevant accounting qualification or degree
• Previous accounting experience within a professional services or accounting environment
• Experience with preparing management accounts and annual financial statements
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax principles
• Experience with VAT, payroll, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions
• Experience with reconciliations and tax computations
• Strong computer literacy and Excel skills
• Experience with Xero, SimplePay, CaseWare, eFiling and EasyFile will be advantageous
• Experience with Sage Online and Sage Desktop/Pastel will be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client requirements
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to client service
• Completed articles and a relevant degree will be advantageous

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.