Account Manager

My client, a leading accounting firm based in Somerset West, has a vacancy for an Account Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a

B.Comm (Acc.) or related degree with completed CIMA or SAIPA articles, 2 years post-article experience and Financial Management experience.

Our client is a leading cloud-based firm that provides accounting, financial management, tax, software and business intelligence solutions. They are looking for a qualified professional to manage an accounting portfolio and perform dynamic outsourced functions based in their Somerset West office.

• B.Comm (Acc.) or related degree
• CIMA or SAIPA qualified with completed articles, 2 years post article experience
• Financial Management experience
• 1-3 Years Xero cloud-based accounting experience essential
• Accounting, Income Tax, Provisional Tax, PAYE, VAT, SARS, E-filing knowledge
• Advanced Excel, Case Ware, Syft Analytics, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, Simple Pay experience beneficial

• Client ownership and relationship management, ensuring compliance
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to clients, supporting business and strategic decision-making
• Complete outsourced financial management, accounting and bookkeeping functions for clients
• Plan and manage all client deliverables i.e. all inter-functional activities
• Prepare and submit tax returns, provisional tax, payroll, EMP
  201, VAT recons and related returns
• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual financial statements, as well as lead client meetings (face to face or virtually)
• Identify opportunities to add value to existing client relationships and support firm growth
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiencies within the firm
• Experience in team management/leading in a group context and supervising relevant team members
• Strong technical skills with the ability to support team members where necessary
• Utilise CRM and Practice Management software to document required activities

• Be deadline driven
• Focused with attention to detail
• Work well under pressure, pro-actively addressing clients’ needs with the ability to multitask and manage multiple clients, with the ability to adapt
• Business minded with entrepreneurial-flair
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a strategic mindset towards growth with a commitment to ethical excellence