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Junior Accounts Prep Consultant
Department: Business Outsourcing
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Johannesburg
Reporting To: Jessica Makua
Description
We are looking for a Junior Accounts Preparation Consultant 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 a Junior Accounts Preparation Consultant 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 contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.
We’re looking for a Junior Accounts Preparation Consultant 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 contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of year end statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts for a varied range of clients
- Assist in the preparation and/or review of VAT returns
- Develop strong and lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and becoming a trusted advisor
- Oversee the preparation and review of client accounts, support client decision-making and contribute to advisory work as needed
- Manage your workload and deadlines effectively while ensuring deliver of an exceptional service
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Completed BCom Accounting (or relevant) qualification
- Working towards a professional qualification - e.g. Chartered Accountant OR qualified AGA(SA) OR qualified SAIPA Professional Accountant
- Experience 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