Accountant

Cape Winelands
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CPT006560/N

Apply before Jun 07 2026 | 30 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Persona Staff

Accountant – PaarlAccounting & AuditingFull-time | On-site Our client is an established accounting and auditing firm with a strong reputation for delivering reliable financial and advisory services to a diverse client base. Operating in a professional and client-focused environment, the firm provides exposure to a wide range of industries and financial disciplines.They are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and payroll services, with exposure to assurance work.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare annual financial statements for trusts, companies, and sole proprietors
Perform monthly bookkeeping and processing on Xero
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Manage SARS eFiling for a portfolio of clients
Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and income tax returns
Liaise with SARS on queries and submissions
Process payroll and ensure statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
Assist with basic audit and independent review work
Prepare working papers and supporting documentation
Communicate with clients and resolve queries
Build and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (essential)
Relevant accounting qualification (completed or well progressed)
Experience within an accounting or auditing firm
Working knowledge of Xero (advantageous)
Strong understanding of SARS eFiling and tax submissions

To apply, please send your CV to natasha@personastaff.co.za

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Persona Staff Pty (Ltd) is POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013) compliant, all personal information is protected according to legislation. Applying for any of our available vacancies, you give Persona Staff consent to process your Personal Information for Recruitment Purposes, according to the POPI ACT, 2013. If you have any concerns regarding your Personal Information and our compliance towards the legislation, you are welcome to request out POPI Act Policy.

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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job