Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003564/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

360000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Ready to turn numbers into impact and help shape the future of 6,000+ learners? If you’re an Accountant who wants more than month-end…someone who wants to build, improve and scale, this is your chance to be part of something bigger than just the balance sheet.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a fast-growing private education group reaching over 6,000 learners nationwide and they’re expanding. Fast. They’re looking for an Accountant to work closely with the Head of Finance, supporting current learning communities in the short term and helping build a scalable finance function for future growth. This is not a “keep things ticking” role. It’s a build, refine and optimise opportunity, where your input will shape systems, processes and controls across a growing network of schools.

Key Responsibilities:

Keep accounting records accurate, complete and audit-ready each month
Prepare management accounts (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
Manage accounts payable, procurement support, reconciliations, payments
Oversee accounts receivable. billing, collections, provisions and age analysis
Support audit processes and respond to external audit queries
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Maintain and manage the fixed asset register
Strengthen internal controls and support internal audit processes
Help design and implement systems, processes and automation for scale

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Degree in Accounting or Financial Management
5+ years’ experience in an accounting role
Education sector experience advantageous
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
A committed team player with strong communication ability
Self-starter who takes initiative and drives improvement

If you’re ready to move beyond routine accounting and help build a finance function that supports real educational impact, this is your next smart move!

For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Financial Managers
Financial Accountants
Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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