Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc Our client, a leading cloud-based accounting firm is seeking to employ a Jnr Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a B.Comm (Acc.) or similar degree, SAIPA or CIMA with completed articles or comparative experience and 2-3 Years Xero and/or Sage cloud-based accounting experience essential. The purpose of this role is to manage an accounting portfolio and perform dynamic outsourced accounting functions. Requirements: * Comm (Acc.) or similar degree * SAIPA or CIMA with completed articles or comparative experience * 2-3 Years Xero and/or Sage cloud-based accounting experience essential * Accounting, Income Tax, Provisional Tax, PAYE, VAT, SARS, E-filing knowledge * Advanced Excel, CaseWare, Syft Analytics, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, SimplePay experience beneficial The successful incumbent will: * Complete an outsourced bookkeeping function for allocated clients including all processing work, relevant reconciliations i.e. bank reconciliations, creditor’s reconciliations, VAT reconciliations etc. * Perform the payroll function of allocated clients * Build and manage client relationships and ensure compliance * Plan and manage all client deliverables i.e. all inter-functional activities * Complete outsourced accounting and bookkeeping functions for clients * Prepare and submit tax returns, provisional tax, payroll, EMP201, VAT recons and related returns * Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements * Strong technical skills with the ability to support team members where necessary * Utilise CRM and Practice Management software to document required activities * Pro-actively train and improve skills * Be deadline driven * Work well under pressure, pro-actively addressing clients’ needs with the ability to multitask and manage multiple clients * Have excellent communication skills