Reference: JHB001102-VM-1Our client, a well established and national Accounting & Auditing Firm providing accounting, payroll, secretarial, tax, consulting services is looking for an experienced Accounting Manager. This position is based in Bedfordview.
The role required is to support the Directors and own delivery of daily accounting tasks including engaging with the clientThe role would be expected to undertake capture of accounting transactions and subsequent reporting to ownersIn addition, any client secretarial, payroll or other requirements need to be managedThe business deals with multiple industries so the incumbent needs to be comfortable swapping between different accounting requirements depending on the clientThe incumbent will not work exclusively on clients or systems - as we manage various clients, we make use of multiple systems depending on client requirementsThe incumbent is not required to manage staff but will have to work closely with partners and other colleagues, they have to be able to take people alongEducation :BCom or similar, preferably associated with CIMA, SAICAExperience :Good MS excel skillsSage Pastel preferredGood understanding of the balance sheet and income statement.Able to think through problems and provide solutions to accounting and statutory issues.Working knowledge of VAT, PAYE, Income taxCaseware experience would be advantageousPrevious experience in compiling financial statements would be advantageous.8 - 10 years finance working experienceExperience in an accounting / auditing firm is essentialAttributes : Able to work in an environment with changing requirements on a daily basis.Able to communicate with clients (written and spoken)Brings a "can-do attitude" to the officeAble to guide colleagues in current tax, accounting guidelinesWilling to learn and to drive performanceDeadline driven, willing to do what it takes to get the job doneTeam player, needs to be able to pivot to different tasksSystem and process orientated. Needs to be able to offer solutions to improving the business processes.
Monthly plus Basic salary and 13th cheque