Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services)

An audit and advisory firm in Brits needs an accountant who can close fast and explain the variances. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Brits. Relocation is not covered for this one.

• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and clear old reconciling items
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance commentary
• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance

• Experience on an ERP such as Sage X3, Sage 300, Syspro or SAP Business One
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree
• Strong Excel skills, including large data sets and lookups

• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts
• Consolidation experience across several companies

• Study assistance for board exams
• Hybrid schedule outside month-end week
• Performance bonus linked to company results
• Paid professional body membership fees

• Show what you improved, such as "cut month-end close from 10 days to 6"; results beat task lists.
• If you're applying for a SAICA training contract, check the firm is a registered training office before you apply.