Client-Facing Accountant / Team Lead in Johannesburg

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Client-Facing Accoun..

Date posted:

Monday, November 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R20,000–R25,000

SUMMARY:
Client-Facing Accountant / Team Lead in Johannesburg

POSITION INFO:

🚀 Opportunity: Client-Facing Accountant / Team Lead in Johannesburg!

A dynamic, client-focused financial services business is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Accountant to manage the accounting function in Johannesburg.

This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for a professional ready to step into a Client-Facing Accountant / Team Lead role. The successful candidate will be hands-on, independent, and excited to work in a growing business environment.

Key Role Highlights:

Leadership & Delegation: Own a portfolio of clients end-to-end , lead engagements, plan workloads, assign tasks to a junior team, and review outputs (AFS, management accounts, SARS/CIPC filings).

Full Accounting Function: Handle the full accounting function , including the preparation and submission of management accounts, AFS, and internal financial reports.

Relationship Focus: Drive new business and deepen long-term client relationships.

Compliance: Ensure maintenance of SARS and CIPC compliance.

Salary Range: R20,000–R25,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience).

Start Date: Soonest.

Minimum Requirements Include:

A BCom Degree in Accounting or a related field (REQUIRED).

3 years minimum relevant working experience in an accounting environment.

Proven team lead/delegation experience (reviewing junior work, setting priorities).

Proficiency in Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, or similar accounting systems.

Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Additional accounting qualifications (e.g., SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA) will be a distinct advantage.

If you know a talented Accountant who is an eager learner, capable of taking ownership, and loves building relationships, leading people, and closing smart, scoped work, please encourage them to apply!

To apply or for more information, please send your CV to:

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Financial Accountant
Location: Centurion
Salary: Annually
Our well-established client is looking for a Financial accountant to join their skilled team in Centurion.
Today

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 450000
Financial accountant needed in JHB!
Today

Assistant Financial Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 500000 Annually
From Numbers to influence: A Junior Finance Manager Role With Bite
Today

Head of Shared Services
Location: Isandovale
Salary: Market related
Management of the Company`s shared services function
Today

Accountant
Location: Centurion
Salary: 400000 Annually
Opportunity of a lifetime!Well-known innovative industry leader based in Centurion seeks accountant to join their team.
Today

ð¢ Newly Qualified SAIPA Accountant â Johannesburg North (Services Industry)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 300,000 Annually
Permanent | On-site with Travel | R300 000 – R360 000 CTCAre you a newly qualified SAIPA accountant looking to step into a dynamic, client-facing role with excellent exposure? Our client, a well-established services company based in johannesburg North, is seeking a confident and detailâoriented professional to join their growing finance team.This role offers strong career development, dive...
Today

Financial Accountant - Completed Articles
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a qualified Financial accountant with completed articles and hands-on experience in logistics or transport environments? This role is suited to professionals who are technically strong, detail-driven, and ready to take ownership within a fast-moving operation.
Today

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 400000 Annually
Are you strong in the numbers, meticulous with detail, and comfortable working at the operational core of a business? If you are a hands-on Financial accountant who enjoys a fast-paced logistics and transport environment, then this could be the opportunity for you!
Today

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 350000 Annually
Financial accountant – Driving Financial Accuracy in a Fast-Moving Logistics EnvironmentBehind every efficient logistics operation is a finance professional who ensures accuracy, control, and insight across complex transactional flows. You’re not just processing numbers — you’re enabling operational efficiency, supporting decision-making, and keeping the business financiall...
Today

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 500000 Annually
This is not a back-office accounting role.It’s a seat at the table in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where financial accuracy directly impacts operational performance.If you’re a Financial accountant who thrives on complexity, deadlines, accountability and you want your work to matter... Keep reading!
Today

Client-Facing Accountant / Team Lead in Johannesburg

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Jobseekers

Recruiter

General