Management Accountant - Pretoria
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at iridium. Pretoria · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Take charge of monthly accounting outputs for a group of SME clients
- Process payroll in SimplePay and keep each run compliant
- Submit clients’ VAT, PAYE, ITR and provisional tax returns to meet legislative obligations
- Build client relationships, answer accounting questions and lead special projects
- Use financial insights to support client planning and sustainable growth
What you bring
- A degree or honours qualification in accounting or management accounting
- Completed articles, with progress toward CGMA or Professional Accountant (SA)
- Three to five years in an accounting-related position, including client-facing work
- Practical experience with Xero, Dext or Hubdoc, SimplePay, Dear Systems and Vend, plus AFS preparation in CaseWare or Draftworx
Who this fits
This role suits an accountant who enjoys advising startup and small-business clients and wants to build technical and advisory skills. The job is hybrid in Pretoria, with flexible hours and remote work available.
From the employer
🚀 Management Accountant – Pretoria (Hybrid)
Empower entrepreneurs. Lead with insight. Thrive in a values-driven team.
Why this role?
We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our growing Pretoria team.
You’ll partner closely with a portfolio of SMEs, owning their financial processes, solving real-world problems, and building strong relationships while growing your technical and advisory skills.
What you’ll be doing:
📅 Monthly Accounting – Take full ownership of accounting deliverables for a portfolio of SMEs.
💰 Payroll Processing – Run accurate payrolls using SimplePay and ensure compliance.
🧾 SARS Compliance – Handle all legislative submissions including VAT, PAYE, ITR, and Provisional Tax.
🤝 Client Interaction – Build strong relationships, communicate clearly, and act as a trusted financial partner.
🛠 Ad Hoc Projects – Solve unique client problems, handle accounting queries, and lead special projects.
📈 Financial Management – Offer valuable financial insights, support strategic planning, and help clients grow sustainably.
What you bring:
✅ A Degree or Honours in Accounting or Management Accounting
✅ Completed articles and on track for CGMA or Professional Accountant (SA)
✅ 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting-related role
✅ Hands-on knowledge of Xero, Dext/Hubdoc, SimplePay, Dear Systems, and Vend
✅ Proven ability in drafting AFS using CaseWare or Draftworx
✅ Experience in a client-facing role
✅ A tech-savvy mindset and enthusiasm for learning and improving systems
✅ A passion for working with startups and small businesses
Who we are
Iridium is a market-leading cloud accounting firm at the intersection of finance and technology. We’re passionate about partnering 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 (2023)
🏆 Xero App Integrator of the Year (2025)
🏆 Nominated Digital Practice Champions (2025)
🏆 Xero Digital Practice Champion of the Year (2026)
Our clients are ambitious, purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and we love helping them thrive.
Why you’ll love working with us
💪 Health & Fitness First – We encourage a healthy, fit lifestyle with a wellness benefit.
⏰ Flexibility – Work remotely with flexible hours, so you can balance life and performance.
🎉 Chilled Culture – Casual dress code, regular social events, and a work environment that values connection and collaboration.
🎓 Study Support – We fund CIMA studies, including study leave and practical exposure and experience to help you qualify with confidence.
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