Accounting Supervisor Company NameAitken Lambert Elsworth Inc. at Aitken Lambert Elsworth Inc.

Accounting / Auditing Firm in La Lucia seeks an Accountant that has technical proficiency in Xero with experience in managing a portfolio of clients. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working on Xero and work experience in the accounting field.

Qualifications and experience

• The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:
•  Experience and good knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, VAT and Income Tax;
•  Technical proficiency in Xero Accounting, Caseware Working Papers as well as the full Microsoft Office suite.
•  The ability to utilise digital platforms to achieve business outcomes.
•  Furthermore, the ideal candidate is administratively-oriented, possesses good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and can deliver client service of outstanding quality. The ability to work independently and proactively is a prerequisite.

Duties and responsibilities

•  Monthly processing of accounting transaction and VAT reporting for a dedicated client portfolio consisting of a wide variety of small to medium sized clients, including individuals, trusts, closed corporations and companies.
•  Performing regular bookkeeping duties for cloud-based clients.
•  Keeping clients regularly updated on their company position in terms of bank balance, outstanding debtors, creditors etc.
•  Support the accounting team in providing outsourced financial services.
•  Working practical knowledge relating to VAT and Income tax legislation.
•  Preparation of management accounts, either in standard form or bespoke management packs.
•  Preparation of statutory accounts.
•  Advising clients on cloud computing options and providing general support to users of cloud-based accounting software.