Finance/Accounting - Other Finance/Accounting Durban FULL TIME R350 000,00 (PER MONTH) Job Summary The Accountant operates as the client's trusted professional - co-ordinating internally with the AFS, Tax, CIPC and Billing departments to ensure that every statutory and compliance obligation is met without the client needing to manage multiple contacts. This is a client-facing, deadline-driven role that demands both technical precision and professional communication. The Person: * Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent. * B.Com Honours in Accounting or equivalent Postgraduate qualification. * CA (SA) or equivalent designation a strong advantage. * Minimum 1 year practical accounting experience. * Client-facing experience in a professional services environment preferred. * Proficiency in at least one of: Xero, Pastel, Eureka. SARS eFiling experience required. * Working knowledge of VAT Act, PAYE, UIF, SDL, CIPC requirements and annual compliance obligations. The Job: Report to the Monthly Accounts Manager: Monthly Processing & Management Accounts: * Prepare monthly management accounts for each client in the assigned portfolio to an accurate, signed-off trial balance standard. * Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly - bank, debtors, creditors, loans, payroll control and VAT control. * Ensure the trial balance is complete and handed to the AFS department on time for annual financial statement preparation. * Maintain client accounting records in Xero, Pastel, Eureka or the applicable system. VAT & Payroll Submissions: * Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns (SARS e-Filing) accurately and on time for each applicable client. * Prepare and submit monthly payroll reports, ensuring PAYE, UIF and SDL are correctly calculated and submitted. * Reconcile VAT and payroll control accounts monthly and resolve any discrepancies before month-end close. * Flag any VAT disputes, penalties or SARS correspondence to the Tax department immediately. Annual Compliance Co-ordination: * Act as the internal co-ordinator for each client's annual compliance obligations - working with the relevant departments to ensure the following are completed on time: + Annual Financial Statements (AFS department) + Annual Income Tax Returns (Tax department) + CIPC annual returns and company secretarial filings + Beneficial Ownership (BO) register submissions + Return of Earnings (ROE) - Department of Labour + Dividends Tax declarations and submissions where applicable + Donations Tax notifications where applicable Client Communication & Service Delivery: * Serve as the first point of contact for all assigned monthly clients. * Respond to all client queries. * Apply the Two-Minute Rule: any task that can be completed in under two minutes must be done immediately and not deferred. * Apply the Five-Minute Rule: any query or task that cannot be resolved within five minutes must be escalated immediately to a Supervisor, Manager or relevant Specialist. * Communicate proactively with clients on upcoming deadlines, outstanding information requirements and any matters affecting their accounts. Internal Collaboration: * Work directly with the AFS department to deliver complete, reconciled trial balances by agreed internal deadlines. * Liaise with the Personal Tax and Company Tax departments on all tax-related matters for monthly clients. * Co-ordinate with the CIPC team on annual statutory filings and company secretarial requirements. * Escalate advisory matters, complex tax questions or unusual transactions to Senior Management or Partners. Systems & Tools * Maintain proficiency in the firm's primary accounting platforms: Xero, Pastel and/or Eureka. * Use firm practice management systems (including Clickify where applicable) to log work, track deadlines and report progress. * Maintain client files, records and correspondence in accordance with firm document management standards. Firm Policy Compliance: * Adhere to all firm service delivery standards including the email response policy, the Two-Minute Rule and the Five-Minute Rule. * Actively participate in both bi-annual Training & Development sessions. * Engage with the annual one-on-one session with the Group CEO as an opportunity to raise personal development goals, concerns and career direction. * Represent the firm professionally in all client and internal interactions. Core Competencies: * Technical accuracy. * Client ownership. * Deadline discipline. * Communication. * Self-driven development. * Collaboration. * Systems discipline. * Professionalism. Sharon Nurock Recruitment cc Recruiter