ACCOUNTANT / BOOKKEEPER AND FICA COMPLIANCE SUPPORT (Cape Town SOUTH)

Recruiter:

IBC Solutions

Job Ref:

AC/CP

Date posted:

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

A market-related Cost to Company package (TCTC R30k to R50k per month) will be offered, commensurate with qualifications, experience and the level of responsibility required.

SUMMARY:
Shared Resource Opportunity | Full Time I Cape Town / Hybrid | Property and Legal Environment

POSITION INFO:

Our clients are seeking a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Accountant / Bookkeeper and FICA Compliance Support person to provide practical accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, administration and compliance support across three owner-managed businesses operating in the property and legal sectors.

This is an important shared-resource role, supporting the principals of the businesses with accurate financial administration, statutory submissions, record-keeping and day-to-day compliance requirements.

The role will suit someone who is hands-on, trustworthy and comfortable working across more than one business at a time. The successful candidate must be capable, dependable and able to take ownership of routine accounting and compliance tasks.

FICA compliance is an important part of the role, particularly in supporting the required processes, records, checks and reporting obligations. The ideal person will either have practical FICA exposure or a strong willingness and ability to work within the required compliance framework.

The position is based in Cape Town, with some flexibility for a hybrid working arrangement and occasional in-person visits.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Bookkeeping Support

Maintain accurate accounting and bookkeeping records for the relevant businesses.
Process day-to-day financial transactions.
Perform bank reconciliations and assist with trust account reconciliations where required.
Capture and reconcile transactions in the relevant accounting systems, including GhostPractice where applicable.
Assist with monthly financial reports and basic management information.
Maintain organised financial records and supporting documentation.
Liaise with the business owners, external accountants and other professional advisers where required.

Payroll and Statutory Administration

Assist with monthly payroll processing.
Prepare payslips and payroll-related schedules.
Assist with EMP201 submissions and related payroll administration.Support the preparation of annual IRP5 information.
Assist with VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL submissions through SARS eFiling.
Keep records of submissions, payments and supporting documentation

FICA and Compliance Support

Assist with the implementation and maintenance of FICA-related processes and records.
Support customer due diligence and verification processes.
Maintain FICA files, registers and compliance documentation.
Assist with gathering and updating client information where required.
Support ongoing monitoring and escalation of unusual or higher-risk matters to the relevant principals.
Assist with annual compliance reporting and related administration.
Work within the Risk Management and Compliance Programme requirements of the relevant businesses.
Help ensure that records are complete, accurate and available when required.

General Business Support

Provide practical finance and compliance administration support across the three businesses.
Help manage deadlines, filing, documentation and follow-up items.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Work professionally with business owners, attorneys, accountants, clients and service providers.
Assist with ad hoc administrative and finance-related tasks where required.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant accounting, bookkeeping or finance qualification.
Approximately 2–4 years’ practical bookkeeping, accounting or finance administration experience.
Experience in a professional services, legal, property, conveyancing, auctioneering or related environment would be beneficial.
Practical exposure to FICA, client verification, compliance administration or anti-money laundering processes.
Experience with GhostPractice would be a strong advantage, particularly in a legal or trust accounting environment.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Experience with SARS eFiling.
Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
South African citizenship or permanent residency.

Personal Attributes

Honest, reliable and trustworthy.
Well organised and attentive to detail.
Able to follow processes and keep proper records.
Deadline-driven and dependable.
Comfortable working independently once properly briefed.
Able to manage more than one set of priorities.
Practical, adaptable and willing to assist where needed.
Discreet and professional in handling confidential information.

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