Accountant

This full-time remote Accountant role drives client compliance, accuracy, and process enhancement across a portfolio of growing businesses. Working in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, the position delivers plain-language financial guidance, helping clients make informed decisions and maintain total regulatory adherence.

The role focuses on taking full ownership of end-to-end accounting, managing client relationships, and implementing systems that improve operational efficiency. From comprehensive tax submissions to reviewing trial balances and compiling statutory reports, you will ensure accounting standards and service obligations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and review trial balances against supporting evidence to ensure accurate, reliable reporting and system integrity.
  

• Execute, manage, and oversee client bookkeeping responsibilities in accordance with established quality standards.
  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a client portfolio, providing tailored accounting guidance, software support, and clear communication.
  

• Prepare annual financial statements aligned with applicable reporting frameworks and required assurance levels.
  

• Manage statutory compliance across SARS, CIPC, the Companies Act, and other applicable legislation to ensure all obligations are met on time.
  

• Handle eFiling administration and compile complete, well-referenced audit packs in response to SARS audits.
  

• Prepare and submit income tax returns for individuals and companies, provisional tax, VAT, PAYE, and registrations.
  

• Oversee full payroll processing, leave administration, and contract interpretations.
  

• Evaluate, research, and implement software and automated tools to improve client operational processes and workflows.
  

• Document operational systems and processes to ensure smooth adoption across team members and clients.
  

• Provide patient, structured training to clients and colleagues on accounting software, systems, and workflow expectations.
  

Benefits and Culture

• Flexible remote working structure with no daily commute.
  

• Professional development support and career growth encouragement.
  

• Culture centred on kindness, mutual support, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.
  

• Access to modern cloud accounting software and automated operational tools.