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Accounts Prep Senior
Department: Business Outsourcing
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Johannesburg
Description
We are looking for an Accounts Preparation Senior to join our Sumer Offshore Services team, part of the Sumer Group, working in a hybrid model based at the 123 Consulting office in Johannesburg. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and professional excellence, where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a real difference.
We’re looking for an Accounts Preparation Senior to take ownership of technical delivery, guiding junior team members and supporting clients with confidence. You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You’ll review and coach the work of junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.
We’re looking for an Accounts Preparation Senior to take ownership of technical delivery, guiding junior team members and supporting clients with confidence. You’ll act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You’ll review and coach the work of junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- The preparation of year end statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Preparation of management accounts for a varied range of clients
- Preparation and/or review of VAT returns
- Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
- Manage a client portfolio, ensuring accurate and up to date records
- Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
- Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, ensuring quality and fostering growth through sound knowledge sharing and hands-on support
- Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Full or part qualified Chartered Accountant OR qualified AGA(SA) OR qualified SAIPA Professional Accountant
- SAICA / SAIPA articles in a small / mid-tier firm - focused on accounting (preparing accounts)
- Strong technical groundings across accounts and tax
- Proficient with accounting and tax systems
- Commercially minded with clear understand of client business contexts
- Organised with the ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude towards clients and colleagues