Accountant (SAIPA Eligible / Member)

Company DescriptionMoore Accounting Johannesburg, a member firm of Moore , provides a comprehensive range of accounting, bookkeeping, tax, secretarial, and conversion services to the mid-market sector in South Africa. Through the strength of the Moore network, our clients gain access to international expertise, resources, and connections across industries and markets.We pride ourselves on being a modern and professional firm that delivers tailored, high-quality solutions to help businesses grow and adapt in a changing environment. Our team works closely with clients to provide practical advice, compliance support, and financial insight, ensuring long-term success.We are hiring!Moore Accounting JHB is growing and we are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant to join our professional team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and proven experience with Xero Accounting Software. This position is well-suited to a professional who is either eligible to register as a Professional Accountant (SAIPA) or is already a registered SAIPA member, with 3–5 years of post-article experience in a professional accounting environment.Role Description :We are seeking a dedicated Accountant to join our team in Johannesburg. This is a full-time, on-site role where you will play a key part in delivering high-quality financial and tax services to our clients. Your responsibilities will include:Preparing management accountsPerforming account reconciliations and maintaining accurate recordsPreparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals and companiesAnalyzing financial reports and providing insights to support client decision-makingEnsuring compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirementsAssisting with external and internal auditsSupporting clients with tailored advice to enhance business performanceSupport the FM in tasksBookkeeping (Reconciling all transactions in Xero, passing all required manual journals in Xero, maintaining the Fixed Asset Register in Xero, reviewing the balance sheet and profit or loss, using Receipt Bank to capture supplier bills and push them through to Xero, creating a monthly management pack to send to the client)Client Meetings (meeting with the clients via MS Teams on a monthly basis to touch base on their management accounts and address any queries that they might have).Maintaining the client relationship (this is very important to us, you must be comfortable to be client facing, you must be able to do your own problem-solving - in the context of still having a team you can reach out to and brainstorm problems with)Payroll reconciliations from the payroll system to the XeroVAT (submitting VAT201s)Income Tax (submitting Income Tax and Provisional Tax returns for companies and their directors)Ad hoc client requestsCreditor recons, debtor recons, payroll recons, fixed asset register recons, balance sheet recons, all other recons to make sure the client accounts are up to date and relevant.Tax advice to clients with regards to the tax effects of basics and more advanced transactions that they encounter (Income Tax, Payroll Taxes, VAT, Dividend Taxes etc.)Minimum Requirements : • BCom Degree in Accounting (or equivalent qualification). • Eligible to register as a Professional Accountant (SAIPA) or already a SAIPA member. • 3–5 years post-article experience in an accounting or audit environment. • Proficiency in Xero Accounting Software (non-negotiable). • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills. • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines. • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.What We Offer : • Competitive, market-related remuneration. • Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries. • A structured, professional, and supportive environment. • Continuous professional development opportunities through the MOORE network.Application Process :Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and cover letter to hdp@moorejhb.co.za with the subject line: Accountant (SAIPA / Xero) – MOORE Accounting Johannesburg.