Accountant

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accountant to join our dynamic team. You will play a key role in managing the firm’s internal financial operations and ensuring accurate accounting, reporting, and compliance. The role focuses on the day-to-day accounting functions of the firm itself, including debtors, creditors, general ledger processing, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting support, and administrative oversight.

Core Accounting Functions

* Manage day-to-day accounting operations of the firm, including:

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger processing

* Process accounting records and maintain accurate financial data.

* Prepare monthly management accounts and internal financial reports.

* Perform tax calculations and assist with the preparation and submission of relevant tax returns (where applicable).

* Prepare and review journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

* Conduct regular reconciliations of:

Bank accounts

Customer and supplier accounts

Balance sheet accounts

Supplier & Procurement Processing

* Manage supplier-related processes, including:

Purchase orders

Supplier invoice processing

Preparation of payment requisitions

* Maintain supplier master data and age analysis.

* Perform supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Customer & Revenue Processing

* Manage customer-related accounting processes, including:

Preparation and issuing of quotations

Follow-up on outstanding quotations

Invoicing of completed work

* Maintain customer master data and age analysis.

* Prepare and distribute customer statements.

* Monitor and follow up on outstanding debtors.

* Perform customer account reconciliations.

* Annual price adjustments and fee revision.

Operational & Administrative Support

* Maintain inventory listings relating to service offerings.

* Prepare work allocation sheets and assist with task assignment to staff.

* Perform general administration, data capturing, filing, and preparation of internal reports.

* Support management with ad hoc financial and operational reporting.

Budgeting, Controls & Analysis

* Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and tracking of budgets.

* Analyse financial data and trends, providing insights and recommendations to management.

* Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard firm assets and ensure financial integrity.

* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.

* Stay up to date with changes in accounting regulations and best practices.

Collaboration

* Work closely with management and internal teams to support the firm’s operations.

* Liaise with cross-functional teams where required to support client delivery indirectly.