Accountant
Hire Resolve
Bellville, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 21 August 2025

Job Details

Job Description

Our client is a growing financial services firm providing end-to-end support to SMEs, including bookkeeping, payroll, compliance, reporting, and CFO insights. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Accountant (Draftworx + Xero) to join our team and support daily accounting, reconciliations, payroll, and statutory submissions—an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment

Responsibilities

  • Record and process financial transactions accurately using accounting systems (Xero preferred; Sage, QuickBooks also considered).

  • Prepare and post general ledger journals, including accruals and adjustments.

  • Perform reconciliations for bank, supplier, and customer accounts.

  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.

  • Prepare and submit statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201s).

  • Process monthly payroll: payslips, leave tracking, payroll journals, statutory submissions (EMP501s).

  • Maintain employee and payroll records; resolve payroll queries.

  • Reconcile payroll control accounts and allocate payroll costs accurately.

  • Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting.

  • Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

  • Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.

  • File and maintain accurate financial and supporting documentation.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.


Requirements

  • National Diploma or BCom in Accounting (or currently studying).

  • 1–2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role (internship or articles considered).

  • Proficiency in Draftworx and Xero (cashbook to trial balance, management reporting, budgeting, accruals, reconciliations).

  • Experience with accounting and payroll software (Xero, Sage, SimplePay, or similar).

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and solid computer literacy.

  • Understanding of South African tax and payroll legislation.

  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and time management.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.


Benefits

  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
    • Please use "Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

    We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future



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