Assistant Finance Manager

19 hours ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Iridium Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year

Assistant Finance Manager – Pretoria (Hybrid)

Lead with impact. Grow with purpose. 

Why this role

Join one of South Africa's leading cloud accounting firms as an Assistant Finance Manager in our Pretoria team. You'll lead a team in collaboration with the Team Manager, own client relationships, and drive operational excellence - while enjoying the flexibility, autonomy, and innovation that define our culture.

What you'll be doing

  • Team Leadership & Planning – Design and manage monthly and quarterly work plans to keep your team aligned and efficient.
  • Quality Control – Review accounting deliverables to ensure top-tier accuracy and consistency.
  • Mentorship & Training – Coach, guide, and upskill the team to build future leaders.
  • Client Engagement – Lead client meetings, maintain strong relationships, and ensure service consistency through client playbooks.
  • Delivery Management – Oversee timely, high-quality work that exceeds expectations. 
  • Compliance & Reviews – Navigate SARS reviews, Annual Financial Statements compilations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Performance & Development – Run structured performance reviews and drive career growth.
  • Adhoc accounting project work, queries and advice as requested from clients and the team. 

What you bring

  • 3+ years in an accounting or cloud accounting environment.
  • Completed articles and professional designation (CGMA, SAICA, or Professional Accountant SA).
  • Relevant degree (BCom/BAcc) or Honours in Accounting/Management Accounting.
  • Proven team entry-level leadership/management experience.
  • 1-3 years' experience with cloud platforms (Xero, Dext/Hubdoc, SimplePay, Cin7/Dear).
  • 1-3 years' experience with CaseWare or Draftworx for AFS drafting.
  • Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
  • Proactive, solution-driven, and passionate about growth.

Why you'll love working with us

  • Work with cutting-edge cloud accounting systems and modern workflows.
  • Accelerate your career growth in a fast-paced, supportive environment.
  • Be part of a values-driven team that genuinely cares about people and performance.
  • Ongoing leadership coaching and professional development.

Who we are

Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We partner with high-growth SMEs, transforming how they do business through smart systems, sound financial thinking, and real human connection.

We've been recognised as:

  • Xero Partner of the Year – South Africa (2023)
  • Xero App Integrator of the Year – South Africa (2025)
  • Shortlisted in 2021 & 2022 as  Xero Partner of the Year and also as Digital Practice Champions in 2025.

Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive

What makes us different

  • Health & Fitness First – Wellness benefits to support an active lifestyle.
  • Flexibility – Remote-friendly, flexible hours to balance life and performance.
  • Relaxed Culture – Casual dress, regular social events, and a team that values connection.

Find out More -
Iridium Website

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