Account Manager

GAS Accounting is looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our team in Sandton. You'll own a portfolio of clients as their primary point of contact, leading the team that delivers their bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements and compliance. You'll present results, give sharp financial insight and make sure every deadline is met. This is a fast-paced, client-facing leadership role in a cloud-based, technology-forward practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a client portfolio as the primary point of contact and hold regular results and strategy meetings
• Present management accounts and turn the numbers into clear, actionable insight
• Review and sign off bookkeeping, management accounts, financial statements and compliance submissions
• Ensure VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, provisional tax, income tax, dividends tax and CIPC compliance is accurate and on time
• Handle SARS correspondence and identify tax planning opportunities
• Prepare or review annual financial statements within statutory timeframes
• Lead, review and develop the bookkeepers, junior accountants and trainees in your portfolio
• Manage workflow and deadlines across multiple clients in Karbon
• Onboard new clients and build long-term relationships through proactive service
• Keep Xero files accurate and current, and champion our use of Dext, Hubdoc and SimplePay

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience in an accounting practice, managing a portfolio of clients
• SAIPA, CIMA, AGA(SA) or CA(SA) designation
• Must be able to a lead a team
• Experience on Xero; Sage, Dext, Hubdoc, SimplePay and Karbon advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of South African tax and statutory compliance
• Confident client communication and presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure