Accountant

ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is an established air conditioning contractor based in Krugersdorp, specialising in air conditioning installation and service work. They are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accountant to run the full accounting, payroll and tax function onsite. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Accountant is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the business, from cash flow, debtors and creditors through to general ledger reconciliations, payroll and SARS submissions.

The role suits a self-sufficient accountant who can work independently, keep accurate records on Sage One and give management reliable daily reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Cash Flow & Payments Manage daily cash flow. Assist with payment releases. Manage petty cash. Debtors & Creditors Manage debtors and creditors. Process supplier invoices. Generate client invoices and follow up on outstanding invoices. Bookkeeping & Reporting Capture all accounting transactions. Reconcile all general ledger accounts.

Prepare and distribute daily management reports. Payroll Manage payroll functions, including payslips and IRP5s. Complete EMP201 and EMP501 submissions. SARS & Tax Handle SARS submissions for Income Tax, VAT and Provisional Tax. Audit Address audit queries and ensure they are resolved on time.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 / Matric. Accounting qualification or equivalent. Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience. Strong MS Excel skills. Sage One experience. Solid knowledge of taxation for individuals. ADVANTAGEOUS Experience in a contracting, engineering or technical services environment. Experience running payroll and SARS submissions end to end.

Available to start immediately or at short notice. KEY COMPETENCIES Excellent accounting skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. High attention to detail. Able to work independently and accurately.