About Us
We are a professional accounting practice based in Cape Town. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, tech-forward accounting, payroll, and tax compliance services to small businesses and individuals. We use modern software tools to streamline workflows.
While we currently do not offer SAIPA articles, we offer a hands-on mentorship environment where you will work directly alongside a Professional Accountant (SA) and an experienced Accountant. This role is specifically designed for someone who wants to master bookkeeping fundamentals and rapidly grow into a well-rounded accountant.
The Role & What You Will Learn
You will initially assist our Senior Accountant with daily processing, data management, and statutory administration. As you demonstrate competence, your responsibilities will expand into management accounts and financial statement preparation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily processing and bank reconciliations on Xero.
- Capturing, scanning, and managing source documents via Dext/Hubdoc.
- Processing monthly payroll on SimplePay and assisting with EMP201 submissions.
- Handling monthly UIF registrations and Department of Labour submissions.
- Preparing draft VAT201 returns for review.
- Assisting with CIPC annual returns, beneficial ownership submissions, and director changes.
- Providing basic administrative support to the team.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Education: A completed or near-completed (e.g., final module remaining) BCom Degree, Advanced Diploma, or National Diploma in Financial Accounting.
- Experience: 1 to 2 years of practical bookkeeping or accounting clerk experience (preferably within an accounting firm/practice environment).
- Technical Skills: Fundamental working knowledge of Xero Accounting software is highly advantageous.
- Core Skills: A rock-solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debit/credit principles, and the accrual concept.
- Attributes: High attention to detail, strong communication skills for client enquiries, and a proactive attitude toward learning.
What We Offer
- Direct mentorship from a qualified Professional Accountant (SA).
- Exposure to a wide variety of industries and compliance workflows (SARS, CIPC, DoL, COIDA).
- A supportive, small-team environment with no "corporate glass ceilings."
- Study leave support for your final exams/modules.
An initial fixed term contract period would be proposed, and we are aiming for this to be a permanent position.
Job Type: Temp to perm
Application Question(s):
- Email address
- Contact number
- What is your current accounting qualification status, and what modules (if any) do you have left to complete?
- Please briefly describe your practical experience with bookkeeping and accounting tasks within a professional practice environment. In your answer, mention which software (like Xero or SimplePay) and compliance submissions (like VAT or payroll) you have personally handled.
- A client pays a supplier invoice, but the payment amount on the bank statement is R100 less than the invoice in Xero due to a bank fee. Briefly explain how you would process and reconcile this transaction in Xero.
- Have you previously used SARS eFiling to prepare or submit any returns (e.g., VAT201, EMP201, or individual tax returns)? Please briefly describe what you did.
- What is your current notice period and gross monthly salary expectations?
- Please provide the URL/link to your LinkedIn profile
- We are a small, focused team and do not currently offer SAIPA training contracts (articles). What attracts you to growing your career in a boutique, non-articles practice environment?
Location:
- Cape Town, Western Cape (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cape Town, Western Cape
