Accountant

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Accountant at a reputable Legal Services client located in Centurion, with recruitment managed by Talent Candey. The position is essential for the Finance Department, focusing on maintaining financial integrity, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The responsibilities encompass a range from routine bookkeeping to complex financial analysis. This is a full-time, hybrid position with working hours from 8:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday. The salary offered ranges from R909,242 to R1,098,189 per annum. Benefits include a guaranteed bonus/13th cheque/performance bonus, funeral cover, disability cover, personal accident cover, 21 days annual leave, and free leave days between Christmas and New Year’s. **What you will do** The Accountant will be responsible for a variety of tasks including: * Financial Accounting & Reporting Support * Trust Interest, Investments & Refunds * Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis * Tax & Statutory Compliance * Audit Support * Systems & Process Support * Payments & Procurement Support * Administrative & Team Support **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (NQF Level 7). * Professional accounting qualification or progress towards one (e.g. SAIPA, AAT, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar) will be advantageous. * Minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in a regulated or medium-to-large organisation. * Experience with accounting systems (e.g. SAGE Intacct or similar ERP systems) will be an advantage. * Knowledge of the Legal Practice Act and related regulatory environment will be beneficial. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (NQF Level 7) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally within a regulated or medium-to-large organisation. The ideal applicant will either hold a professional accounting qualification or be making progress towards one (e.g., SAIPA, AAT, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, or similar). Experience with accounting systems like SAGE Intacct or similar ERP systems, and knowledge of the Legal Practice Act and related regulatory environment, would be highly beneficial. The candidate should be prepared to handle diverse financial responsibilities, from routine bookkeeping to complex financial analysis, within a legal services environment. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/auditing/centurion/accountant-id-7602364 Source: jobmail

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• At least 5 years of experience.

• Sage / Pastel
• Bookkeeping

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