Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The role is for a newly qualified SAIPA trainee. The role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys client contact, delivering accurate financial information, and supporting junior colleagues. You will be responsible for managing a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and deadlines, and contributing to process improvements across the practice. Key Responsibilities Supervising the monthly accounting department. Provide supervision, training and review of work produced by junior staff; delegate tasks and support staff development with self-confidence, self-motivation and a positive attitude. Supervision and training of junior staff and SAIPA trainees. Manage the preparation and review of management accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts for a client portfolio. Preparing and reviewing Annual Financial Statements using IFRS for SMEs. Oversee and manage the timely submission of statutory returns. Assisting clients with accounting and software support. Act as a primary client contact: build relationships, manage expectations, resolve queries and deliver exceptional client service via phone and virtual meetings. Work with practice systems (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CCH) to maintain accurate client records and drive efficiencies through process improvements. Support statutory and regulatory compliance, ensuring deadlines are met and professional standards upheld. Contribute to ad-hoc advisory projects and assist managers and Directors with client-focused initiatives. Key Requirements Fully qualified SAIPA or SAICA Articles or similar experience completed. Strong VAT knowledge. XERO experience essential. Caseware knowledge essential. Pastel Partner and SAGE ONE experience. Proficiency in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar). Highly computer literate in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word and Excel). Company and Individual tax knowledge essential. Proven experience preparing statutory accounts, management accounts and supervising junior team members. Strong numeracy, high attention to detail and professional judgement. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical matters clearly to clients and colleagues. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, work independently and meet deadlines. Own transport and driver's license essential. Desirable Attributes High integrity, sincerity and reliability. Responsibility and Accountability. Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, confident and positive attitude essential. Previous exposure to client advisory work, cashflow forecasting and budgeting projects. Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a collaborative approach to team development. Strong time management and self-discipline. #J-18808-Ljbffr