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About the job Accountant

Mid-Senior Accountant (Xero & Sage) 

Paarl, Western Cape  

Are you an experienced, values-driven accounting professional with a passion for excellence, process improvement, and faith-aligned work? Were looking for a Mid-Senior Accountant to join our close-knit team, where integrity, purpose, and precision go hand-in-hand.

Your Role in the Team

As our Mid-Senior Accountant, youll play a critical role in managing full accounting functions, supporting junior staff, integrating cloud-based systems, and ensuring accurate and compliant reporting aligned with IFRS for SMEs.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Manage and maintain accounting systems using Xero and Sage (online versions)

  • Integrate external systems and streamline workflows for efficiency

  • Perform full-function bookkeeping to trial balance and reconcile bank statements independently

  • Prepare and submit VAT201, EMP201, and EMP501 returns

  • Handle payroll processing and statutory submissions

  • Draft annual financial statements in line with IFRS for SMEs

  • Monitor and implement tax principles, processes, and reconciliations

  • Lead junior staff by reviewing work, mentoring, and correcting errors

  • Work collaboratively within a small team, while managing tasks independently

  • Improve systems and develop processes that support scalability and accuracy

  • Thrive in a deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision

What Youll Need

  • BCom Accounting or related degree

  • Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles with 3-5 years of post-article experience

  • Proficient in Xero and Sage cloud platforms

  • Strong command of both English and Afrikaans

  • Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs, tax regulations, and payroll systems

  • Advanced reconciliation and reporting skills

  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and guide team members

  • Tech-savvy and solutions-oriented mindset

Personal Attributes

  • High ethical standards 

  • Professional, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

  • Comfortable working independently and under pressure

  • Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach

  • Deadline-driven and results-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities

What We Offer

  • Bonus potential based on company performance (discretionary)

  • A supportive, value-based environment focused on meaningful work and growth