Job title: Financial Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs
Job published: 12/09/2025
Job ID: 66216

Job Description

Our client is a progressive, mid-sized professional services firm with a people first approach and a modern way of working. They embrace flexibility, leverage the latest cloud-based tools, and work with a diverse client base both locally and internationally. Collaboration and independence are at the heart of their culture, with a strong focus on outcomes rather than clock-watching.

What the role is about:
Our client is looking for a Client Accountant to join their outsourced accounting division. This is a portfolio management role where you’ll take full ownership of client accounts from start to finish rather than just processing transactions.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing your own portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
  • Preparing monthly management accounts, reconciliations, and reporting packs
  • Handling VAT, payroll, and compliance submissions in collaboration with the tax team
  • Preparing year-end working papers and supporting audits/independent reviews
  • Working with cloud-based systems (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
  • Engaging directly with clients, handling queries, and improving processes

What we’re looking for:

  • Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles
  • Practical experience in client accounting (mid-tier/smaller firm background advantageous)
  • Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs and tax-related processes (VAT, payroll, corporate tax)
  • Comfortable with cloud accounting systems and Excel/Google Sheets
  • Someone proactive, detail-driven, and confident managing their own portfolio

What’s in it for you?

  • A hybrid, flexible working model in a culture that values outcomes over clock-watching
  • Direct exposure to international clients and cutting-edge cloud accounting tools
  • Career progression based on client complexity and responsibility, not just time served
  • A collaborative and supportive team that encourages learning and growth

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