Senior Accountant
Due to extensive growth, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join a leading Professional Services Group to be based out of our Johannesburg office, in South Africa.
The group has several subsidiaries ranging from Tax, Accounting, Legal, Financial Services and Executive Recruitment. Our mission is to disrupt the disjointed Professional Services space.
Job Summary
Working with our team of accountants, you will be required to complete end to end accounting tasks for a range of SME businesses, using industry leading tools. The role of Senior Accountant will report directly to the Head of Accounting.
Responsibilities
Maintain records of our clients using accounting software packages including Xero and Sage 50
Use cloud accounting tools to process transactions, prepare and post journals, update all ledgers, perform bank reconciliations ready for the monthly reporting process
Liaising with clients on any queries
Making journal entries for all receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.
Undertake financial close procedures for the month end, including inter-company balance reconciliation
Preparing management accounts and month end reconciliations, including commentary
Drafting and finalising year end accounts for Limited and LLP's from start to finish under FRS 102, Section 1A and FRS 105, ready for client and management review
Hold client meetings advising them of potential Tax/Accounting implications
Preparing of service charge accounts
Preparing extended trial balances including the final year end trial balance
Preparing cash flow statements.
Running the monthly payroll for clients, including RTI submissions and pension contribution calculations
Preparing corporation tax computation calculations and basic tax planning
Dealing with the preparation and completion of VAT returns, including EC Sales and Intrastat returns
Apply and understand the client to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately, under the correct accounting standard and highlight unusual transactions to senior members of the team
Apply a basic knowledge of rules and regulations followed by UK SME's including tax requirements, company secretarial and a general commercial awareness
Work as part of a team to provide ad-hoc accounting assistance and ensure clients receive an excellent service
Candidate Requirements
ACCA or ACA qualified
At least two years post-qualification experience within accountancy practice
Must be highly organised, proactive and a self-starter
Able to prioritise workload and be self-sufficient
Ability to train and mentor junior members of staff
Xero certified user and familiar with Iris
Previous experience holding client finalisation meetings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intermediate MS Office, including Excel, Word
What we Offer
An additional day off for your Birthday every year
Excellent training and development opportunities
FusionPoints bonus scheme
Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding firm at a very exciting stage of growth
Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm
Job Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Email: ******
About Fusion Consulting Group:
Fusion is a multi-discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end to end solution throughout their business journey. Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Executive Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory and Legal Services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience.
Equal Opportunities
Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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