Account Manager

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an experienced Account Manager to join GAS Accounting's team in Sandton. The position involves owning a portfolio of clients, serving as their primary point of contact, and leading a team that delivers bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements, and compliance services. The Account Manager will be responsible for presenting financial results, providing sharp financial insights, and ensuring all deadlines are met. It is described as a fast-paced, client-facing leadership role within a cloud-based, technology-forward practice. GAS Accounting operates under Raizcorp, which is an organisation established in 2000 that focuses on growing and developing entrepreneurs, providing business support and guidance. **What you will do** * Manage a client portfolio as the primary point of contact and hold regular results and strategy meetings * Present management accounts and turn the numbers into clear, actionable insight * Review and sign off bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements and compliance submissions * Ensure VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, provisional tax, income tax, dividends tax and CIPC compliance is accurate and on time * Handle SARS correspondence and identify tax planning opportunities * Prepare or review annual financial statements within statutory timeframes * Lead, review and develop the bookkeepers, junior accountants and trainees in your portfolio * Manage workflow and deadlines across multiple clients in Karbon * Onboard new clients and build long-term relationships through proactive service * Keep Xero files accurate and current, and champion our use of Dext, Hubdoc and SimplePay **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 3+ years' experience in an accounting practice, managing a portfolio of clients * SAIPA, CIMA, AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation * Must be able to a lead a team * Experience on Xero; Sage, Dext, Hubdoc, SimplePay and Karbon advantageous * Strong working knowledge of South African tax and statutory compliance * Confident client communication and presentation skills * Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure **Who should apply** This role is suitable for an experienced accounting professional with a minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting practice, specifically managing a client portfolio. The ideal candidate will hold a SAIPA, CIMA, AGA(SA), or CA(SA) designation and possess the ability to lead a team. They should have a strong working knowledge of South African tax and statutory compliance, demonstrate confident client communication and presentation skills, and exhibit excellent attention to detail while working effectively under pressure. Experience with Xero is required, and familiarity with Sage, Dext, Hubdoc, SimplePay, and Karbon is advantageous. This position is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing leadership environment focused on technology-forward accounting practices. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/auditing/sandton/account-manager-id-7590540 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Sage / Pastel
• Xero
• Bookkeeping

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