Assistant Accountant (Audit Firm Client Services)

You'll own the monthly numbers for a private school trust in Rosslyn, from journals to the management pack. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

You'll be based at a private school trust in Rosslyn. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Calculate provisional tax and check the VAT201 before submission
• Improve controls, such as segregation of duties on supplier changes
• Draft annual financial statements under IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• Run the month-end close and prepare the trial balance
• Run cash flow forecasts and manage the weekly payment run
• Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Review creditors, debtors and payroll journals from the clerks

• Understanding of South African income tax and VAT
• At least 3 years of post-qualification accounting experience
• Working knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
• You meet month-end deadlines without being chased
• BCom Accounting or equivalent degree

• Completed articles at an audit firm
• CIMA qualification for management accounting posts
• Power BI or a similar BI tool

• Study assistance for board exams
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• 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.