TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Accountant

University of Fort Hare

Job Description

Our client, a progressive and fast-growing cloud-based accounting firm, is looking to appoint a motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join their dynamic team in Port Elizabeth.

The ideal candidate will have a (Acc.) or similar degree, SAIPA or CIMA with completed articles or comparable experience and 1-3 years Xero and/or Sage cloud-based accounting experience essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about modern accounting technology and enjoys working in a client-focused environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing a portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services.

Minimum Requirements
  • Accounting degree or similar qualification
  • SAIPA or CIMA qualification with completed articles, or equivalent practical experience
  • 2-3 years' experience working with cloud-based accounting platforms such as Xero and/or Sage
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Accounting principles
    • Income Tax & Provisional Tax
    • PAYE & VAT
    • SARS and E-filing
  • Experience with the following systems will be advantageous:
    • Advanced Excel
    • CaseWare
    • Syft Analytics
    • Sage
    • QuickBooks
    • Xero
    • SimplePay

If you are looking to grow your career within an innovative and forward-thinking accounting firm, we would love to hear from you.

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks Sage 50 Accounting SAP Concur Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Delphi Technology Oracle E-Business Suite Financials