CLS Human Capital Specialists (Creative Leadership Solutions) is a Pretoria, South Africa-based consultancy that offers a comprehensive range of Human Resources, Recruitment, and Organisational Development solutions. They primarily partner with small and medium-sized businesses to provide customised HR consulting services. Services cover everything from policy development and compliance with South African labour law to industrial relations, disciplinary proceedings, and conflict resolution.

Introduction:

• Exciting growth opportunity at a dynamic accounting firm in Pretoria for an Accountant. This is a great chance for an experienced and ambitious professional to join a practice with excellent potential for growth.
• Our client in the financial sector is a technology-driven accounting service provider, focusing on enabling clients to create and sustain 5 000 jobs by 2026 (10X). They add value to clients’ personal and business financial health by providing valuable insights, accurate and on-time reporting, and managing compliance.
• With 40 years of client relationships, they pride themselves on being a people-focused firm.

Job Purpose:

• To manage a diverse client portfolio consisting of individuals, companies, close corporations, and trusts by providing turnkey accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance services while maintaining strong client relationships.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• BCom degree in accounting

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience in accounting

Required nature of experience:

• Managing client portfolios (individual taxpayers, companies, CCs, trusts)
• Performing bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll
• Preparing annual financial statements (IFRS for SME)
• VAT, PAYE, and SARS compliance
• Client onboarding and resource planning

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Up-to-date knowledge of tax developments
• Proficiency in Xero, SimplePay, Draftworx, and eFiling

Other:

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English
• Own transport and license
• SAIPA / CIMA / AGA(SA) membership advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Manage a client portfolio consisting of individual taxpayers, companies, close corporations, and trusts.
• Resource planning with regards to deadlines and new client onboarding.
• Gather necessary financial information, including bank statements and third-party supporting documents.
• Perform monthly bookkeeping, management accounts, and payroll for clients.
• Prepare annual financial statements, primarily IFRS for SMEs.
• Calculate VAT, PAYE, and other statutory requirements on a monthly basis.
• Ensure client regulatory compliance with CIPC, DoL, and SARS.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by staying up to date on the latest tax and accounting developments.
• Build and maintain excellent client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support clients’ growth and sustainability goals.