Half-Day Accountant

Location: Thulisa Park, Johannesburg South, Gauteng
Employment Type: Permanent, Half-Day (08:00 – 13:00, Monday to Friday)

Start date: 4 January 2027

Overview

Our client, an established group of companies in the energy and industrial supply sectors, is looking for an experienced Half-Day Accountant to take responsibility for the accounting, payroll and statutory compliance of three companies within the group. This is an office-based position (no remote work).

Key Responsibilities

• VAT & SARS: prepare, reconcile and submit VAT201 returns; reconcile VAT control accounts; handle SARS queries and verifications; monitor submission deadlines
• CIPC & statutory: manage annual CIPC returns and maintain company statutory records
• Payroll: process monthly payroll; calculate PAYE, UIF and SDL; prepare and submit EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations; maintain leave and employee records
• Bank reconciliations: monthly reconciliations for multiple companies and bank accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Management accounts: prepare monthly management accounts (income statements and balance sheets) for the group; process journals; analyse variances; provide cash-flow information
• General accounting: balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end procedures, and audit schedules for the external auditors

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Strong knowledge of South African VAT, SARS and CIPC requirements
• Proven payroll processing and statutory submission experience (EMP201 / EMP501)
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Palladium Accounting experience advantageous (training provided)
• Experience with multiple companies or a group structure beneficial

Key Competencies

Excellent attention to detail, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, strong organisation and time management, the ability to meet strict statutory deadlines, and a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.

How to Apply

Apply on this page with your latest CV. Please include your salary expectation for the half-day hours and your notice period. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.