Accountant at Helderberg Personnel

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• B.Com 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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced bookkeeping functions for a portfolio of clients

Perform day-to-day accounting processing and reconciliations, including:

• Bank reconciliations
• Creditor reconciliations
• VAT reconciliations
• Manage payroll functions for allocated clients

Prepare and submit:

• Tax returns
• Provisional tax returns
• EMP201 submissions
• VAT reconciliations and related statutory returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring compliance and service excellence
• Coordinate and manage client deliverables across multiple functions
• Utilise CRM and Practice Management systems effectively
• Support and collaborate with team members where needed
• Continuously improve technical skills and stay up to date with industry developments

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Highly organised and deadline-driven
• Able to multitask and manage multiple clients efficiently
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, solutions-driven, and client-focused
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Passionate about cloud accounting and professional growth

Closing Date: 2026-07-03