TEMP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (6 month contract)

Recruiter:

J.A.Z Recruitment

Job Ref:

Date posted:

Monday, December 8, 2025

Location:

somerset west, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

Basic salary

SUMMARY:
The role will include preparation and review of accounts for Trusts, as well as individuals and businesses whose pensions are being administered, along with developing processes and procedures, implementing improvements, tax compliance and meeting accounting deadlines for individual and corporate pension schemes.

POSITION INFO:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exemplary levels of professional accountancy skills to ensure the timely provision of high-quality accounting and reporting which support both external clients and internal office personnel.
Assist the accounting function for a range of products including private client pension schemes, RATS, EBTs, Trusts and corporate pension schemes.
Provide technical support for the Finance Team to help build greater expertise in accounts preparation and tax returns.
Remain abreast of changes in tax and financial reporting legislation and statutory requirements.
Prepare and review statutory financial accounts and statements to the highest standard, in line with established best practice and which conform to all legal and professional requirements and guidelines.
Guide, support and train a team of Finance Officers in the preparation of accounts.
Encourage and drive the personal development of yourself and the team.
Build excellent working relationships with clients and business partners.
Complete any other duties as and when required to drive business success.
Adopt and reflect company values.

Competencies

The post holder should have;

A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent).
Working knowledge of FRS 102.
Experience of Trust Accounting
Logical approach to assessing productivity and implementing solutions.
Experience of or an understanding of, HMRC tax reporting and annual filing would be
beneficial.
Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines and driving business efficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills; with a drive to support a successful team.

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