27 Accounting Consultant jobs in South Africa

• Handling general bookkeeping ensuring clients financial records accurate and up to date.
• Rolling up your sleeves to sort out and "clean up" financials that need structure and clarity.
• Analysing financial data to uncover insights supporting team in providing clarity.
• Assisting in the preparation of management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Getting involved in financial modelling to support planning and business growth.
• Helping implement financial processes and SOPs that set clients up for long-term success.
• Working directly with a dynamic team and learning how financial strategy drives real-world results.
• Were looking for someone whos bright, ambitious, and eager to learn - someone who loves variety and wants to grow their career by working on real-world business challenges every day.

• A BCom degree (Accounting-focused or Business degree with Accounting as a major).
• Strong Excel skills comfortable using it for analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and insights.
• Experience with Xero (or another ERP/accounting system) would be an advantage.
• Exposure to or involvement in preparing management reports and financial analysis.
• A keen learner whos not afraid to jump in, take initiative, and do what it takes to get the job done whether thats solving a financial puzzle or running out to grab coffee for the team!
• Organised, detail-oriented, and resilient, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across different clients.
• A curious thinker who enjoys problem-solving and finding smarter ways to do things.
• A team player with a positive, engaging personality able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and clients.
• A self-starter whos motivated by growth, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to go above and beyond.
• This role is perfect for someone whos ready to learn fast, gain broad experience, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team thats passionate about making a difference for small businesses.

At Value-able Consulting, we're committed to empowering our clients with strategic financial insights. We're looking for a skilled and motivated Accounting and Tax Consultant to lead daily operations and deliver expert financial services. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about excellence—this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and current financial legislation
• Analyse financial data and prepare management reports
• Partner with departments to support financial strategy and decision-making
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements
• Accurately submit client tax returns
• Provide professional secretarial services
• Deliver work with precision, speed, and accuracy
• Stay up to date with industry developments and regulatory changes

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
• SAIPA accreditation or eligibility is a strong advantage
• 2–5 years of experience in an accounting firm
• Proficient in Sage One, Pastel, Draftworx, CaseWare, and Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

To provide assistance to Job Managers and liaise with SAIPA trainees and clients to execute accounting tasks. The role requires both technical knowledge and practical experience in accounting, taxation, compliance, and financial reporting.

Job Description

• Monthly accounting
• Preparation of management accounts
• Tax compliance experience is very important (eFiling and relevant tax software servicing individuals and companies)
• Compilation experience IFRS and IFRS for SME
• Independent review experience
• Ability to provide training to staff and clients
• Converting clients from desktop software to cloud software

Qualifications

• BCom Degree with majors in:
• Accounting
• Taxation
• Management Accounting

Experience

• Completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles.
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience.
• Proficiency in Xero Software.
• Independent review experience.

"Here's your chance to work with a leading business solutions team where your accounting skills will make a real difference for clients"

We are growing!

Client Service

Process bank statements, supplier and customer bills, fixed assets, and other accounting tasks; review trainee work.   

Ensure SARS compliance: VAT reconciliations, provisional/income tax calculations and submissions; review trainee tax work.   

Compile management reports from monthly accounting records.   

Compile annual financial statements for clients.   

Prepare working papers for independent review engagements.   

Perform and review monthly accounting to ensure accurate balance sheets and income statements.   

Assist with payroll tasks: processing, reconciliations, EMP201/EMP501/COIDA/WCA submissions; review trainee work.   

Engage with clients, build relationships, scope needs, and prepare client budgets; assist junior staff.   

Provide secretarial services: annual returns, changes in year-end/directors, minutes and resolutions.

 Providing Training

Provide on-the-job training to Accounting Consultants, Junior Accounting staff, and Trainees; present training to the cloud accounting team.

 Client Admin   

Update CRM with client details.   

Perform client scoping, prepare proposals, and assist with client onboarding/offboarding.   

Prepare agendas for monthly planning meetings with the Cloud Accounting Manager.   

Submit timesheets on time.   

Ensure timely projects rollout and sign-off.

Review budgeted vs. actual hours spent on clients.   

Attend and participate in company team events.   

Develop and maintain a positive company culture.   

Promote and adhere to company values.   

Foster teamwork, collaboration, and respect.   

Complete scheduled training.   

Collaborate with the team on challenging tasks.   

Provide deliverable training updates.   

Stay updated with accounting industry changes and trends.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified SAIPA, AGA (SA), or CIMA professional with 2 years of post-articles experience. Articles in Audit, proficiency with Draftworx and Xero, and a strong background in annual accounting and SARS compliance are highly advantageous.

Characteristics of the ideal candidate

Initiative & Independence

Multi-tasking & Problem Solving

Teamwork & Interpersonal Relationships

Dependability 

Attention to Detail & Stress Tolerance

Planning & Analytical Thinking

Our OCFO values:

Family first

Integrity matters

Switched on Thinking

Excellence in everything

Growth and success

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in deals focus on providing strategic advice and support to clients in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring. They help clients navigate complex transactions and maximise value in their business deals.

In deal recovery management at PwC, you will focus on helping clients navigate financial distress and recover from challenging business situations. You will be responsible for providing strategic advice and solutions to optimise recovery outcomes.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

A career within Deals Business Recovery Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our clients survive an imminent crisis or simply fix gaps in their organisation. We help clients, reduce balance sheet stress, generate cash and reduce costs or refinance to find the best source of capital to support their business objectives. Whatever the solution, we help them manage challenges until the job is done.

As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Role Summary:

We believe that challenges are better solved together. That's why you'll join a diverse, global community of solvers - an unexpected mix of people that come together to build trust in society and solve important problems. In a place where you are encouraged to lead with your heart and values. And where your unique skills are developed and put to work in unexpected and exciting ways, superpowered by technology.

Qualifications / Certifications required:

• Bachelor of Commerce with Honours in Accounting

• Bachelor of Business Science with Honours in Finance / CA (SA); or

• Engineer or relevant professional qualification (e.g. MBA, APICS, CPIM); or

• CFA, CIMA or other relevant related degree / professional designation.

Responsibilities of role:

As a member of the PwC CARS team, the candidate will be involved in a variety of financial advisory and restructuring projects across a diverse range of industries and will gain exposure to a wide range of clients. PwC CARS services a wide spectrum of clients ranging from large, listed multinationals through to entrepreneurial, owner managed businesses, covering both domestic and cross Africa border work.

We are looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing team to work on high-profile clients experiencing stress / distress to their business model and who require turnaround or transformation with a financial or operational restructuring lens, spanning a broad range of industry sectors. You'll provide analysis and business assessment support to the team for restructuring and/or turnaround projects.

Typically, you will work with our clients information to help our teams identify and implement rapid, tactical and sustainable financial and operational restructuring measures, for example you will be part of the team advising on:

In addition to these services you'll be expected to:

You will also be expected to take an active part in our team and practice development and will typically:

Skill sets required:

To be successful in this role, financial analysis skills and a curious commercial business mindset are critical. You will be able to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment and be able to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders. Project management skills are considered fundamental together with critical thinking and a motivated and commercially astute approach to business restructuring needs.

Candidates will display the following competencies:

• Experience with data analysis;
• Experience with data analytics tools e.g. Power BI, Alteryx;
• Experience of operational or financial improvement from a management consultancy, corporate finance advisory firm or as an 'internal consultant' in a corporate;
• Operations experience, across sectors: engineering, financial services, retail, industrial, consumer, high tech, utilities, logistics, telecoms and energy;
• Competent with spreadsheets, financial and operational analysis.
• Financial restructuring and exit strategies,
• Financing and debt advisory related services,
• Turnaround strategy,
• Independent business reviews,
• Strategic options analysis,
• Contingency planning reviews,
• Short-term cash flow reviews and forecasting, helping clients see and control their cash positions
• Cash levers to smooth cash flow/conserve cash
• Cost out and EBITDA optimisation initiatives
• Working capital improvement plans;
• Restructuring Office services - helping client management develop and implement turnaround programs
• Take on a "hands-on" role to manage stakeholders and inspire change
• Provide robust data analysis and baselining support for change programmes
• Interface directly with client teams to collect, analyse and develop insights into their business
• Prepare presentations and/or reports to key stakeholders (e.g. Board, Private Equity investor, lenders, etc.)
• Work alongside other PwC teams, including specialist lines of service and sector experts.
• Support with one or two areas of internal team management
• Work with team members in areas of business development and origination efforts
• Supporting the needs of the go-to-market strategy
• Possesses a high degree of self-motivation and energy, agility and the ability to drive for high quality, meeting of deadlines and track record of setting and achieving goals;
• Good interpersonal and client relationship skills and the ability to relate to people at all levels of an organisation;
• A highly motivated, confident individual with presence;
• A proactive and dynamic team player;
• Problem solving capabilities / skills with the ability to think strategically, innovatively and "out the box";
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of agility in a demanding environment;
• An interest in and knowledge of the financial markets and the significant turnaround opportunity across SMA and Africa;
• A desire to build on commercial and industry knowledge;
• A desire and motivation to build interest in and knowledge for proactive origination and account targeting;
• Financial analysis and/or modelling skills;
• Negotiation skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to input into storyboarding solutions for clients including on projects and proposals - be able to contribute to succinct, well-structured reports and client communications;
• Highly rated with good academic credentials; and

Proven ability to multitask and ensure effective delivery of the priorities to meet targets and objectives and who works effectively under pressure.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 28, 2025

Accounting Qualification- (Accounting Degree or Diploma)

Versatile & Fast Learner.

Excel Expertise a plus.

Drivers License . (own transport an advantage)

Well spoken and presentable.

Seeking Candidate open to going the extra mile, able to help grow the business and not above any duties and responsibilities a growing business may require.

Salary negotiable based on technical know-how and experience. (+-R10kneg)

The right personality and attitude will secure you this position.

Strong analytical and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities will include and not limited to:

Preparation of financial statements and tax returns,

Reconciliations

Accounting software support – Pastel Partner

Client-facing advice on accounting and tax matters,

Assist with managing client portfolios under the supervision of senior staff.

Key responsibilities include :

Ensuring statutory compliance,

Preparing full sets of accounts,

Assisting with budgets and forecasts,

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare interim and year-end financial statements, financial reports, and perform analytical reviews of trial balances and financial statements.

Tax & Compliance:

Prepare and lodge tax returns (Individuals and Companies), monitor tax payments, and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines.

Working knowledge on Efiling Imperative.

Bookkeeping & Reconciliations:

Manage full sets of accounts, perform bank and subsidiary ledger reconciliations, and process journal entries accurately.

Client Services:

Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries, attend client meetings, and provide advice on accounting, tax, and software-related matters.

Cash Flow Management:

Assist with preparing cash flow forecasts and streamline clients' cash flow monitoring processes.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Education: A degree or diploma in Accountancy- preferred, Finance, or a related field will be considered as well.

Experience: At least 1-2 years of relevant experience preferably in public practice accounting or a related industry.

Software Proficiency: Expertise in Pastel Partner, EFiling and .

Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and make informed recommendations. Practical Thinker.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients and team members.

Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to solve accounting problems and contribute to process improvements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R10 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Take on / Accounting Migration Consultant (POS24094)

Somerset West

R 15 000 to R 23 000 per month

Job Purpose:

Looking for junior Accounting/ graduates to Accounting Migration. Migration specialists assist new and existing customers with complex integrations and migrations of their financial web applications. You will also be responsible in assisting clients to understand what they need to migrate, creating technical specifications and provide support during migration activities.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Accounting qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Degree)
• Experience in a financial/ accounting or bookkeeping position
• Experience with Pastel, QuickBooks or other financial software
• Fully bilingual
• Excellent MS Excell experience and
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Good communicator
• Strong in Administration
• Outgoing personality

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for solving customers cases through a variety of customer contact channels which include telephone, emails, and online meetings.
• Data migration of our client information from a previous financial system onto our financial system
• Build client relationships while assisting them with queries
• Updating system training documents
• System training via zoom to ensure that customer users have adequate basic, intermediate, and advance system knowledge

Closing Date: 30 April 2024

Take on / Accounting Migration Consultant (POS24094)

Somerset West

R 15 000 to R 23 000 per month

Job Purpose:

Looking for junior Accounting/ graduates to Accounting Migration. Migration specialists assist new and existing customers with complex integrations and migrations of their financial web applications. You will also be responsible in assisting clients to understand what they need to migrate, creating technical specifications and provide support during migration activities.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Accounting qualification (Certificate, Diploma or Degree)
• Experience in a financial/ accounting or bookkeeping position
• Experience with Pastel, QuickBooks or other financial software
• Fully bilingual
• Excellent MS Excell experience and
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Good communicator
• Strong in Administration
• Outgoing personality

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for solving customers cases through a variety of customer contact channels which include telephone, emails, and online meetings.
• Data migration of our client information from a previous financial system onto our financial system
• Build client relationships while assisting them with queries
• Updating system training documents
• System training via zoom to ensure that customer users have adequate basic, intermediate, and advance system knowledge

Closing Date: 30 April 2024

Customer Success Consultant - Accounting (POS24301)

Somerset West

R 20 000 to R 23 000 per month (negotiable depending on your experience)

Requirements:

• Training/ Educator or Consulting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or at least 3 years of bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Outlook, PowerPoint and Accounting software packages
• Excel proficiency intermediate
• Customer service / support experience will be advantageous
• Previous experience in the Property/Rental sector will be an advantage

Responsibilities :

• Creating and managing training plans with customers
• Reporting on training progress of all customers that is in training
• Work directly with client to effectively coordinate each training project to completion.
• Communicate process successes and failures to internal and external stakeholders to identify potential areas of improvement and action to ensure that the training plan stays on track.
• Provide system training to customers
• Providing customer support, resolving customer queries, recommending solutions and guiding users through features and functionalities on the system
• Assist with preparing data and uploading on to the system for new customers

Closing Date: 31 October 2024