Accounts Preparation Senior

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Sumer Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year
Description

Sumer is a growing network of accounting firms across the UK and South Africa, focused on supporting SME businesses with high-quality, tailored financial services. We have 13 different hubs based across the UK and South Africa. Across the group we deliver audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services with a people-first approach.

RMT, one of Sumer's hubs, works closely with small and medium-sized enterprises across the UK and Ireland. We help clients navigate complex financial needs - from compliance and reporting to strategic business advice - so they can focus on running and growing their businesses.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare accurate financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and assist with month-end processes.
  • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and relevant tax regulations.
  • Liaise with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries promptly.
  • Support senior accountants and auditors with ad hoc tasks and reporting as required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial reporting principles
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively
  • Good communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration
About Sumer Offshore Services

We are dedicated to being the champions for SME businesses. Working together with our colleagues in the UK we are able to remotely deliver a range of accounting, tax, audit, advisory and business services to clients across the UK and Ireland.

Whether its to free up time so that businesses can focus on the things that matter, help grow the business, or work through the trickiest of problems, we are here to help you succeed.

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