Career & Business Opportunities

About Us

Accman Business Services is an established firm of Chartered Accountants (SA) in Milnerton, Cape Town providing accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse SME client base.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a senior accounting and tax role. Take ownership of a significant portion of the firm’s client portfolio, from source data through to financial statements ready for review by the Managing Principals. This is a hands-on role in a small team with limited junior support, so you must be comfortable doing the work yourself, not just delegating it. You will be expected to manage your workload without micromanagement and take full responsibility for meeting all submission deadlines across tax, statutory, and compliance obligations.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual financial statements (IFRS for SMEs) in Draftworx, including reconciliation of financial statement items to statutory submissions.
• Process accounting records in Sage, Pastel, and Xero to trial balance, including bank, creditor, and debtor reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit income tax returns (ITR14, ITR12, ITR12T), provisional tax (IRP6s), donations tax returns, and dividend tax returns via SARS eFiling.
• Process payroll and submit statutory returns: VAT (VAT201s), PAYE (EMP201s), and annual reconciliations (IRP5/EMP501).
• Manage client communication, obtain information, and meet deadlines.
• Handle SARS correspondence, objections, and dispute resolution.
• Conduct tax research, both general and specific.
• Manage CIPC annual returns and company secretarial compliance.
• Assist with ad hoc projects relating to practice management.
• Perform any other duties required in a professional accounting environment.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA, or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a South African accounting practice.
• Proficiency in Draftworx (non-negotiable).
• Strong working knowledge of Sage, Pastel, and Xero, and SARS eFiling.
• Working knowledge of the Income Tax Act, Tax Administration Act, VAT Act, and Companies Act.
• Experience dealing directly with SARS on client matters.
• Able to manage multiple clients independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-driven and proactive.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary of R300 000 – R360 000 depending on experience.
• Small-firm environment where your work has real impact.
• Exposure to advisory work alongside routine compliance.
• Growth opportunity within the practice.

TO APPLY

Email your CV to ian@accman.co.za with “Accounting Manager” in the subject line.

• Process and administer applications for various membership categories in accordance with approved policies, procedures and service level standards.
• Review membership applications for completeness and ensure all required supporting documentation has been submitted to be presented to the Education Team for validation.
• Capture, maintain and update member and applicant information accurately within the Membership Management System (MMS).
• Monitor and track membership applications throughout the verification process and proactively follow up on outstanding documentation or actions.
• Process membership approvals, upgrades, reinstatements, resignations, transfers and terminations in accordance with approved procedures for final approval of registration and completion of the application processes.
• Ensure process-related communications are continuously updated to remain relevant.
• Process changes to member personal details, employment information, contact information and other membership records.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical member records in accordance with document management requirements.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity and security of all membership information and records.
• Perform quality assurance checks on applications and member records to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, governance requirements, regulatory standards and data protection legislation.
• Identify incomplete, inaccurate or fraudulent information and escalate exceptions where necessary.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by maintaining complete and accurate records.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly operational reports relating to membership applications, approvals, declines, membership movements and outstanding cases.
• Monitor application turnaround times and report on service delivery performance against agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Assist with data cleansing initiatives to improve the quality and integrity of membership information.
• Support membership campaigns, projects and system testing where required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance membership administration processes and service delivery.
• Perform any other reasonable duties delegated by the Membership Manager or Senior Manager that contribute to the achievement of the Institute’s strategic and operational objectives.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

External

• Provide professional and responsive service to applicants, members and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with verification agencies regarding membership status.
• Build positive relationships with applicants and members by delivering efficient, courteous and solution-focused service.
• Assist external stakeholders with membership-related information in accordance with organisational policies.

Internal

• Attend to financial transactions and collaborate effectively with Finance regarding membership fees, payments, refunds and account reconciliations.
• Liaise with Education, Training, Professional Development, Compliance, Marketing, IT and other departments to facilitate efficient membership processes.
• Escalate complex applications, policy matters and system issues to the Membership Manager where required.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

Risk Management

• Adhere to all organisational policies, procedures, governance frameworks and legislative requirements.
• Ensure compliance with membership policies, admission criteria and delegated authorities.
• Maintain confidentiality of member and applicant information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and organisational policies.
• Protect the integrity, accuracy and security of membership records and documentation.
• Identify operational risks, data discrepancies and potential compliance issues and report them promptly.
• Ensure proper document control, record retention and audit readiness.

Reporting

• Compile daily, weekly and monthly operational reports relating to membership applications, approvals, declines, membership movements and outstanding cases.
• Monitor application turnaround times and report on service delivery performance against agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Assist with data cleansing initiatives to improve the quality and integrity of membership information.
• Support membership campaigns, projects and system testing where required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance membership administration processes and service delivery.

Qualification

• Matric.
• A relevant qualification in Administration, Office Management, Customer Relationship Management, or an equivalent field.

Experience

• Practical experience in membership administration within a legislative and regulatory compliance environment.
• Practical and technical understanding of legislative compliance requirements within the education and professional environment.

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

To apply: Please send your CV to careers@saipa.co.za

Asset location and identification management

• Responsible for maintaining, on an ongoing basis, the physical tagging of each SAIPA asset.
• Ensure that such assets are in existence at all times.
• Ensure that all assets are correctly recorded in the Fixed Assets Register.
• Conduct physical asset verification exercises from time to time.
• Ensure that the External Auditors are 100% satisfied with asset existence and location at SAIPA.

Maintaining the Fixed Assets register

• Ensure the Fixed Assets Register is kept up to date at all times and is a true record of the Fixed Assets belonging to SAIPA.
• Ensure that asset values recorded clearly reflect both the cost of the asset and the current value where such values differ.
• Ensure that the Fixed Assets Register is at all times in agreement with the General Ledger of SAIPA.
• Ensure that Fixed Assets are properly and logically categorised in the Fixed Assets Register in terms of IFRS.
• Ensure that the Fixed Assets Register and assets within the register are all recorded in line with IFRS.

Cost Analysis

• Conduct ad-hoc costing analyses as and when required.
• Investigate and report on cost variances each month together with Department Heads.

Managing the preparation and review of all Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare the annual income and expenditure budgets on a monthly basis per department for submission to the Executive and Board for approval.
• Prepare a three-year budget forecast each year for submission to the Executive and Board for approval.
• Assist the CFO with all matters as and when required.

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Revenue and Cost Reporting

• Assist the CFO and Financial Manager with all required monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and cost reporting.
• Assist with all variance analyses required.

Process Management

• Assist in all aspects of SCM processes where financial inputs are required in terms of the SAIPA SCM process.
• Check cost codes for correctness.
• Check procurement values for correctness.
• Maintain revenue and cost reports together with the CFO.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Assist all other Departments as and when assistance is required.

Compliance and Risk Management

• Assist the CFO to identify all organisational risks on an ongoing basis.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification such as CIMA or CP(SA), or similar, will be preferred.
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar role.

Experience

• 3–5 years’ minimum experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ accounting experience.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Attention to detail.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Team player.
• Analytical thinking.
• Ability to organise and prioritise.
• Ability to interact with people of varying levels in the organisation.
• Demonstrate a sound work ethic.

Closing Date: 11 September 2026

To apply: Please send your CV to careers@saipa.co.za

Taxation

• Prepare and submit VAT 201 returns, including supporting calculations.
• Prepare and submit PAYE 201 returns and PAYE 501 reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit ITR14 company income tax returns.
• Complete provisional tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with SARS tax legislation and deadlines.

Accounting

• Process accounting transactions and adjustments using Sage.
• Process AutoEntry transactions through Sage.
• Prepare accounting records up to Trial Balance.
• Perform auditable balance sheet reconciliations.
• Resolve audit queries and accounting discrepancies.
• Perform independent review procedures.
• Prepare and interpret monthly management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accounting standards.
• Utilise SAP or Oracle systems where applicable (advantageous).

Client Service

• Provide professional accounting support to clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships through timely communication and service delivery.
• Meet client deadlines while maintaining a high standard of work.

Compliance

• Manage CIPC filings.
• Utilise SARS eFiling for VAT and PAYE submissions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Technology

• Utilise accounting software including Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.
• Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Professional Accountant (SA) or other recognised senior accounting designation.
• B.Com Degree.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles.

Skills and Experience

• Experience preparing VAT, PAYE, provisional tax and ITR14 returns.
• Experience processing accounting records through to Trial Balance.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Knowledge of independent review procedures.
• Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving audit issues.
• Proficiency in Sage; SAP or Oracle experience will be advantageous.

Non-Negotiable Requirements (Will Be Checked)

• Experience using Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.
• Experience using SARS eFiling for VAT and PAYE.
• Experience with CIPC filings.
• Tech- and AI-savvy.

Personal Attributes

• Client-centric and deadline-driven.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Results-orientated with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salary: R20,000 – R25,000 per month

Closing Date: 21 August 2026
Email: brandon@tbacc.co.za

Key Purpose

BVSA Accountants & Financial Services is looking for a dynamic and qualified SAIPA Professional Accountant or AGA to strengthen our Swellendam team.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified SAIPA or SAICA member (or in the final stage of registration)
• Extensive practical experience in an accounting practice
• Minimum 5 years’ post-articles experience
• Sound technical tax and accounting knowledge
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Duties

• Monthly and annual accounting processing and review
• Preparation and review of financial statements
• Handling of tax matters
• Client advisory and professional support

Leadership and Strategy

• Support the ETM Executive to develop and lead the Standards Strategy for SAIPA.
• Manage the implementation of the Institution’s Standards Strategy, processes, and practices.
• Implement cutting-edge competency framework strategies and logbooks supporting Public, Private, and Practice environments.

Leadership of the Standards Division

• Implement strategies for competency frameworks and logbooks.
• Execute strategies for revenue diversification and membership growth.
• Foster innovation in service delivery and professional development programmes.
• Lead the development of future-focused professional development frameworks.
• Contribute to strategies that expand SAIPA’s influence in emerging markets.
• Implement programmes supporting work-life balance initiatives for members.
• Guide technological advancement strategies for professional standards.
• Maintain frameworks for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Implement strategies to enhance the prestige of professional designations.

Standards Operations

• Manage departmental projects, including Project Achiever.
• Establish and monitor service level standards for member support and engagement.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and resource allocation.
• Manage the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for service delivery excellence.
• Implement quality control systems for member services.
• Develop operational frameworks for new member onboarding.
• Manage the development of educational content and resources.
• Direct the operations of district offices and service centres.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Negotiate and manage Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with global standards bodies.
• Develop relationships with industry stakeholders, government bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead member engagement initiatives across multiple channels.
• Represent SAIPA at industry forums and professional gatherings.
• Cultivate relationships with educational institutions and training providers.
• Build connections with international accounting standard setters.
• Develop engagement programmes for emerging professionals.
• Create networks for professional mentorship and development.
• Establish relationships with research institutions and think tanks.

Risk Management

• Implement controls for maintaining professional standards.
• Monitor compliance with international partnership agreements.
• Implement quality assurance systems for educational programmes.

Reporting

• Present financial performance metrics for the Member Services/Standards Division.
• Develop stakeholder engagement effectiveness reports.
• Prepare professional standards compliance reports.

Stakeholder Relationship ManagementExternal

• Develop a stakeholder engagement plan in collaboration with other departments.
• Manage relationships with external service providers.
• Manage contracts with external service providers in conjunction with the Legal Department.
• Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements.
• Maintain effective relationships with all external service providers.

Internal

• Maintain relationships with all members of the management team and staff.
• Maintain relationships with other departments within the organisation.

People Management

• Ensure effective management of all employees reporting to this position.
• Ensure the department is resourced with employees of the highest quality and integrity.
• Embed performance management practices to attract, develop, and retain talent.
• Ensure employees are trained on relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Qualification

• B Degree in Accounting or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a client relationship environment.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role within a client relationship environment.
• Experience in an accounting and standards environment.
• Detailed knowledge of SAIPA and its services.
• SAIPA Membership will be advantageous.

Application:

Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Email: careers@saipa.co.za

Leadership and Strategy

• Support the ETM Executive to develop and lead the Membership Relationship Strategy for SAIPA.
• Manage the implementation of the Membership Relationship Strategy.
• Ensure user-friendly systems for member engagement.
• Implement a ticketing system for member enquiries.

Membership Division Leadership

• Implement member-centric strategies.
• Execute membership growth initiatives.
• Drive a member-focused culture.
• Lead initiatives to attract diverse membership profiles.

• B Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a membership/client relationship environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.
• Experience in an accounting environment.
• Detailed knowledge of SAIPA and its services.
• SAIPA Membership preferable.

Key Purpose

BVSA Konsult (Pty) Ltd is a leading accounting and advisory firm with offices across the Western Cape. We are seeking three qualified and motivated Accountants to join our professional team.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of clients independently
• Preparation and review of annual financial statements
• Handling of tax returns (ITR12, ITR14, VAT) and SARS-related matters
• Monthly and annual accounting processing
• Preparing reconciliations and management accounts
• Professional liaison with clients and team members

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles in an accounting practice
• Relevant degree or diploma in Accounting
• Sound knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax legislation
• Experience with CaseWare, Xero, or Sage will be advantageous
• Professional communication skills in Afrikaans and English
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

Key Purpose

BVSA Konsult, an established accounting and financial services firm based in Swellendam, Western Cape, is looking for two qualified CA(SA)’s with tax experience to join our team as a manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered CA(SA) with SAICA
• Proven experience in South African tax legislation and compliance
• Sound technical knowledge of IFRS for SMEs
• Experience in an accounting practice environment
• Bilingualism (Afrikaans and English)

Responsibilities

• Handling of complex tax matters and advisory
• Preparation and review of financial statements
• Client advisory and professional support
• Mentoring and guidance of junior staff

Key Purpose

BVSA Concilium invites a driven and client-focused Certified Financial Planner and Advisor (CFP®) to join our professional team. Become part of a dynamic team where your expertise and passion for financial planning can make a meaningful difference in clients’ lives.

REQUIREMENTS

• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional integrity and trust
• A unique culture built on strong values
• A shared commitment to helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals

Key Purpose

BVSA is looking for a dedicated and motivated Accountant to join our team in Port Alfred. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and professional accounting environment that values excellence, integrity, and teamwork. We require a candidate who is strong in drafting Annual Financial Statements and skilled in organising, planning and managing workloads across multiple clients

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting Annual Financial Statements for various entity types
• Managing and planning multiple client tasks and deadlines
• Preparing management accounts and supporting schedules
• Reviewing monthly accounting records
• Performing reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial data
• Client communication and professional engagement
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and legislation
• Timeous submission of income tax, VAT and PAYE returns on eFiling

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification (BCom Accounting or similar)
• Completed SAIPA articles
• Experience in drafting AFS (Auditmate advantageous)
• Strong working experience on GreatSoft, Sage One, Xero, eFiling, SimplePay
• Experience in income tax, VAT and PAYE return submissions
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and client-relation skills

Please send the following documents with subject line ‘Junior Accountant – Port Alfred’

• Comprehensive CV
• Proof of qualifications
• Full academic transcript
• Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Requirements
• Candidates who have already qualified as CA(SA) or AGA(SA) will be preferred
• Completed SAICA articles is a requirement
• Experience with Caseware audit methodology is not a requirement, but will strengthen the application
• Bilingual (Afrikaans & English) is a requirement

The position has been created with the intention that the successful candidate will, over time, have the opportunity to qualify as a Registered Auditor (RA).