Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
08 May 2026
Closes
28 May 2026
Accounting Careers
Accountant - Cape Town
Are you a dynamic, client-focused accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with a diverse portfolio of clients?
A growing accounting and tax firm based in Cape Town is expanding its team and looking for a proactive professional with a passion for delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and compliance services across a range of industries.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial principles, hands-on experience with trial balances, tax submissions, and client liaison, as well as the ability to manage deadlines effectively in a client-service-driven environment.
The firm offers flexible in-office working hours, Monday to Friday, within a collaborative and professional team culture.
A growing accounting and tax firm based in Cape Town is expanding its team and looking for a proactive professional with a passion for delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and compliance services across a range of industries.
The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of financial principles, hands-on experience with trial balances, tax submissions, and client liaison, as well as the ability to manage deadlines effectively in a client-service-driven environment.
The firm offers flexible in-office working hours, Monday to Friday, within a collaborative and professional team culture.
REQUIREMENTS
- Registered tax practitioner or completed SAIPA, SAIT or AGA(SA) articles highly advantageous
- 6+ years tax and accounting experience in an accounting or audit firm
- 5+ years experience with SARS eFiling, Draftworx, Sage Accounting or Xero
- Strong written and verbal communication in English and Afrikaans
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Solid knowledge of IAS, IFRS for SMEs, Companies Act, and tax regulations including VAT, PAYE and SARS processes
- Confident in client interaction and third-party communication
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Accurate data capturing and attention to detail
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively
- Prepare and review tax calculations and returns
- Process financial data and compile tax schedules
- Submit tax returns, reconciliations and related documents
- Communicate with clients regarding tax matters and deadlines
- Compile management accounts and annual financial statements
- Prepare financial reports and supporting working papers
- Handle client queries on tax, bookkeeping and financial statements
- Manage various tax types including income, provisional, VAT and payroll
- Liaise with SARS on objections, appeals and disputes
- Stay updated on tax legislation
- Train and support team members
- Assist with billing and timesheet management
- Perform additional duties to meet revenue targets