Account Manager

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: SW006082/JM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

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.

Requirements:

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, CaseWare, Syft Analytics, Sage, Quickbooks, Xero, SimplePay experience beneficial

The successful incumbent will:

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, EMP201, 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

Other Requirements:

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

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.