Company Overview


Iridium is a market-leading Cloud Accounting business. We are constantly innovating and leading the way forward in bringing technology and accounting together. We love working with amazing clients who are just as passionate about their businesses as we are about helping them do their finances better.


Xero Partner of the Year in South Africa 2023.


Our Approach


Health and fitness first
We encourage a healthy, fit lifestyle with free access to the gym. In addition to a free gym membership, our team members can enter into races such as the Argus and various trail runs that happen throughout the year.


Flexibility
Time is a precious resource. We believe team members should have the option to spend it wisely. This is why we have implemented a remote working system (WFH 2 Days per week) and flexible working hours.


A relaxed working space
We place emphasis on team culture and creating a comfortable working environment. This includes creating a friendly, social atmosphere by encouraging casual work attire, a millennial vibe and hosting team events such as after-work drinks.


The Role


What is the role?


We are on a mission to find an Assistant Manager (Assistant Cloud Manager) to join our ever-growing team in our Cape Town office.


They will be responsible for helping a manager with a team of cloud accountants oversee their clients and all their accounting requirements.


This role will be ideal for an individual who completed their 3 year articles and is currently in their 1st or 2nd year post articles.


What you will be exposed to:

• Monthly accounting and processing for SMEs.
• Payroll processing via Simple Pay.
• Legislative processing (i.e All SARS types of returns - VAT, PAYE, ITR)
• Engaging with clients and solving accounting problems.
• Provisional Tax calculations and discussions with clients.
• Communicating with clients on accounting needs and processing. Building strong client relationships.
• Adhoc accounting project work, queries and advice as requested from clients.
• Managing a team and providing financial management support to SMEs.
• A pretty cool working environment and culture.

What do you need to have?

• Be someone who wants to learn and is willing to take on new challenges. This will suit someone who enjoys the idea of working with Startups and Small businesses.
• Someone who wants to learn and grow and has a good knowledge of working on computers and the ability to learn various software packages.
• Degree/Honors Degree in Management Accounting or Accounting.
• You are on track to attain your CA (SA), CGMA, or Professional Accountant (SA), with completed articles.
• Experience in cloud base systems such as XERO, Dext/Hubdoc, Simple Pay, Dear Systems, Vend.
• Experience in drafting Annual Financial Statements on Case Ware or Draft Worx
• Experience in a client-facing role
• Experience in filing provisional tax and income tax returns (Companies and Individuals)
• 1+ years experience in managing people

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