Job Details

Job Title: Accountant
Company: TMF Group
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Salary: Competitive salary plus great benefits
Closing Date: 2 May 2026
Reference Number: 34443
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

TMF Group is a globally recognized provider of administrative and business support services, helping clients invest and operate securely across international markets. With more than 11,000 professionals across 125+ offices in 87 jurisdictions, the company offers strong career growth opportunities, continuous learning, and an inclusive work environment.

TMF Group is committed to developing talent and creating opportunities for employees to advance within the organization.

Job Overview

TMF Group is currently hiring an Accountant to join its Johannesburg team. This opportunity is ideal for finance professionals with experience in bookkeeping, debtors, creditors, VAT returns, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.

The role offers strong career development within a fast-growing global finance services environment and is well suited to candidates looking to build long-term experience in accounting operations, client service, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

Understand revenue, productivity, and chargeability targets
Maintain strong client relationships through quality service delivery

Operations

Deliver client accounting deliverables within set deadlines
Maintain accurate financial records and databases
Follow company controls, policies, and processes
Escalate operational issues to senior finance management
Assist with system updates and process improvements
Support onboarding of new clients
Handle correspondence from tax authorities, lawyers, and partners

Client Service

Attend client meetings when required
Prepare and submit financial returns and reports
Ensure timely receipt of client documentation
Support client service delivery and issue resolution

Financial & Commercial Management

Maintain accurate timesheets and workload reporting
Assist with client billing and debtor management
Identify additional service opportunities with clients

Technical Duties

Maintain bookkeeping systems and financial software
Prepare VAT returns
Manage cashbooks and banking records
Perform debtor and creditor reconciliations
Assist with management reports
Support statutory reporting and AFS preparation
Assist with tax return population

Qualifications

Education

BCom Accounting or relevant financial qualification
Candidates studying toward a professional finance qualification are encouraged to apply

Experience

Minimum 1+ year experience in full-function bookkeeping
Experience in debtors and creditors management
Experience with reconciliations and cashbook maintenance
Exposure to VAT and statutory reporting

Skills

Strong bookkeeping and accounting skills
Knowledge of general ledger structures
Understanding of age analysis of accounts
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience with accounting software
Pastel accounting knowledge is advantageous
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Strong attention to detail
Deadline-driven and organized

CV Tips

For this accounting role, make sure your CV clearly includes:

bookkeeping experience
debtors and creditors responsibilities
VAT return preparation
monthly reporting exposure
accounting software used (Pastel, Sage, Excel, SAP, etc.)
reconciliation experience
client-facing finance support

Add measurable achievements such as:

reduced debtor aging
improved reconciliation turnaround
managed multiple client accounts

Benefits of Joining the Company

Competitive salary package
Great employee benefits
UPS provided for load shedding support
Quarterly and biannual team building events
Year-end celebration events
Internal career progression opportunities
Global learning through TMF Business Academy
Hybrid work flexibility
International office access
Supportive and collaborative work culture
Strong work-life balance focus

Company Policy

TMF Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, confidentiality, and ethical business practices. The company does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process. Candidates are advised to apply only through official TMF Group channels and verified company platforms.

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