
Senior Accountant
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Educational Qualification: BCom, BCompt, or BAcc degree
- Professional Experience: Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles (Tax Practitioner qualification optional)
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Draftworx, Sage; experience with payroll systems like SimplePay; familiarity with Dext and InfoDocs
- Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of tax principles and practical application, including VAT, personal income tax returns, corporate tax, and payroll tax
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Support the CEO with all accounting, payroll, and tax-related activities
- Prepare and submit tax submissions, tax returns, and payroll filings
- Process personal and corporate income tax efficiently and accurately
- Maintain accurate accounting records and filing systems (weekly filing responsibilities)
- Handle accounts, reconciliation, and bookkeeping using Sage and related tools
- Independently manage financial documentation without micro-management
- Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to support business decisions
- Use modern digital tools including SimplePay, Dext, and InfoDocs to streamline processes
- Strong administrative skills with the ability to organize operations efficiently
- Solid understanding of business accounting principles and client needs
- Self-motivated and independent thinker who takes initiative and drives results
- Innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge conventional methods
- Hands-on approach to both basic and advanced accounting tasks
- Effective interpersonal and business communication skills
- Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative team
- Work fully remotely while contributing meaningfully to client success
- Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and make a real impact