Somerset West: Accountant posted by IS Recruitment

Accountant

Location: Remote-first (Preference: Within 1 hour from Somerset West with ability to attend in-person onboarding & occasional in-person meetings)

Salary: Market-Related (Depending on experience

My client is looking for an Accountant to support their growing Finance function in their company. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and eager to contribute to an intentional, purpose-driven scale up company. Were looking for more than just technical skillyou should be excited about our purpose to empower global businesses with South African talent and want to be part of building something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

Role Purpose: Youll work closely with the Finance Manager on recurring accounting tasks and help ensure our financial operations are timely, accurate, and scalable. This role plays a key part in keeping the 5 Cs of our finance pillar running smoothly: Commercials, Cashflow, Compliance, Capital and Cadence.

1. Financial Operations

Assist with monthly accounting tasks and reconciliations (payroll, deposits, FX, etc.)

Prepare and send client invoices and maintain debtor reconciliations

Process supplier invoices and manage expense tracking

Support VAT submissions, tax documentation, and monthly reporting

Assist with cashflow forecasting and financial models

Help update FX reconciliations and liaise with the FX intermediary

2. Process Improvement & Tools

Identify inefficiencies and help implement SOPs, automations, and workarounds

Spot and correct errors or inconsistencies in financial processes

Use tools like Xero, Dext, and Reach Reporting to improve workflows

3. Compliance & Collaboration

Help with finance-related forms and compliance submissions

Communicate with clients about invoice queries or updates

Attend weekly finance check-ins and update relevant trackers

Work closely with internal teams to support client onboarding and invoicing

Requirements

Experience & Technical Skills

24 years experience in a finance-related role

Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel

Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment (preferred)

Degree or diploma in Accounting or similar (preferred)

Attributes (non-technical skills)

Finance Passionate: Enjoys working with numbers and improving financial processes.

Detail-Oriented: Organised, accurate, and thorough in execution.

Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using tools and exploring smarter ways to work.

Clear Communicator: Professional and clear in both written and verbal communication.

Values-Aligned: Driven, collaborative, and connected to our purpose and values.

Benefits

Remote-First & Flexible: After onboarding and probation, you can work from anywhere (ideally within 1 hour of Somerset West).

We generally work 85, but we trust you to manage your time. Its about impact, not just hours.

Supportive, High-Performing Team: Youll be part of a team thats excellent at what they do and always ready to help and support one another.

Growth & Learning: As we grow, so will you. Expect real responsibility, ongoing learning, and the opportunity to shape your role.

Modern Tech & Tools: We embrace and test the latest tools to keep our work smart, simple, and effective.

Solid Foundations: Enjoy a market-related salary, 20 days of paid leave, and no dress codejust bring your best self.