Management Accountant - Pretoria
TLDR
Own accounting for a portfolio of SMEs, run SimplePay payrolls, manage SARS submissions, and provide financial insights for strategic planning.
🚀 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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Benefits
Education Stipend
We fund CIMA studies, including study leave and practical exposure and experience to help you qualify with confidence.
Work environment perks
Casual dress code, regular social events, and a work environment that values connection and collaboration.
Remote-Friendly
Work remotely with flexible hours, so you can balance life and performance.
Wellness Stipend
We encourage a healthy, fit lifestyle with a wellness benefit.
Iridium is a cloud accounting firm that leverages technology to transform financial management for high-growth SMEs. We empower ambitious entrepreneurs by providing innovative financial systems and insights that drive clarity and efficiency in their businesses.