Accountant - Professional Services - Manager

Department: Accounting

Location: Johannesburg

Description

As an Accountant - Manager you will be at the heart of our client relationships, ensuring that every interaction is meaningful and impactful. This role is not just about managing accounts; it’s about understanding the unique needs of each client and offering tailored advice that helps them achieve their goals. You will be the trusted advisor, the go-to person who clients rely on for guidance, clarity, and expertise

The role will be fully office-based for the first three months to support a smooth onboarding process, with the option to transition to a hybrid working arrangement thereafter.

Key Responsibilities

Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients, understanding their goals and challenges, and proactively offering solutions that add value. You will be responsible for organising and attending client meetings to best understand their needs.

Account Management: Oversee the financial accounts of your clients, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of services. This includes the preparation of annual accounts, tax returns and VAT returns.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the team on projects and knowledge sharing to ensure a seamless client experience. You will also be involved in the mentoring of junior team members, guiding them as they grow in their careers.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must have:

• Completed SAIPA/ACCA articles
• Experience in professional services of managing a portfolio of clients and staff

Experience in:

• Bookkeeping
• Preparation of management accounts
• Financial reporting
• UK VAT Returns
• Client Portfolio Management
• Month-end and Year-end Processes
• Reconciliation of Accounts (Bank, Supplier, Customer)
• Use of Accounting Software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• An understanding of UK accounting standards and tax regulations
  

Experienced: Ideally, you’ll be fully qualified and/or have 1-2 years’ experience working within a similar role at Management level within an accountancy practice. You’ll have a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management. Strong computer skills would be an advantage.

Communicative: You’ll be a genuine people person with excellent communication skills. You listen actively, articulate complex information, and build trust with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Collaborative: You’ll be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to share knowledge, support colleagues and be happy to work as part of a team to tight deadlines.

Adaptable: You’ll be comfortable with change and excited by the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You are open to new ideas and continuously seek ways to improve.