Permanent
Accountant (Somerset West)
M3 Human Capital Management
Unknown, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: M3 Human Capital Management
Our client, a missions organisation based in Somerset West, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, and the ability to work with a wide variety of demographics, personalities, and age groups.
The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to): \*Financial Accounting: Process invoices, expenses, and receipts; Maintain the general ledger and fixed asset register; Perform monthly reconciliations and prepare journals and month-end adjustments; Review the insurance register annually. \*Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management reports; Analyse performance and variances; Assist with budgets and forecasts; Maintain KPI dashboards. \*Tax & Compliance: Assist with VAT and income tax returns; Support tax calculations and ensure compliance; Prepare audit documents and liaise with authorities. \*Internal Controls: Strengthen internal controls; Improve systems and automation; Update policies and procedures; Identify and address inefficiencies. \*Payroll Support: Process payroll and statutory submissions; Reconcile payroll accounts; Prepare PAYE and related returns. \*All other tasks related to this role.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• Minimum 0–4 years’ post articles experience;
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles;
• Knowledge of local tax legislation and compliance requirements;
• Experience working with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or similar);
• Experience working with Dext Bookkeeping Software will be advantageous;
• Strong computer literacy, specifically Excel;
• Own reliable transport.
Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 30 April 2026.
For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.