Senior Cloud Accountant

About this role

Senior Cloud Accountant - Johannesburg
Location: Office-based, Johannesburg (split between practice and client sites)

This is a client-facing Senior Accountant position, in a fast-growing cloud-first accounting practice. This isn't a bookkeeping role - it's full ownership of financial reporting, tax compliance, and client relationships across a multi-client portfolio.

What you'll own
Drafting annual financial statements and managing the full month-end close, including complex account allocations and journals in Xero
Preparing monthly management accounts and interactive reporting packs using Syft Analytics
Overseeing and performing company and income tax return submissions/reviews, plus all SARS returns (VAT, PAYE, Provisional Tax)
Leading client meetings, drafting engagement letters, and managing the end-to-end client relationship

Requirements
What you'll bring
3 years' experience in a cloud accounting practice environment
SAIPA registration or equivalent, with active SARS Tax Practitioner status
Strong working knowledge of Xero
Syft Analytics experience strongly advantageous
Comfortable owning client relationships, not just the technical output