Remote Accountant Jobs in South Africa
We are appointing 50 full-time remote Accountants across South Africa for our 2027 intake. Applications close on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Earn 40% of the fees you bill, with a R5,950 basic salary every month, clients allocated to you daily, full training and no onboarding costs. If you are a driven go-getter, the sky is the limit.
Who we are looking for
One Percent Accounting is a remote team of Professional, Registered Accountants looking after 250+ businesses and 600+ individuals across South Africa. Every Accountant runs their own portfolio of clients end to end, and we only accept CVs from Professional, Registered Accountants.
- Professional Accountants registered with SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA or CIBA, with hands-on Xero experience.
- Go-getters: driven self-starters who take ownership, follow up with clients and get their books and SARS returns up to date.
- Able to run a portfolio end to end: reconciliations, VAT, PAYE, provisional tax, payroll and management accounts.
- Registered tax practitioners, or Accountants working towards it, who enjoy dealing with SARS and CIPC so clients do not have to.
- Client-facing people who can explain a balance sheet in plain language.
- People with disabilities are welcome to apply. The job is fully remote.
What you can earn as a remote Accountant
You earn 40% of the paid monthly fees (excluding VAT) from your client portfolio. Your R5,950 basic salary is paid every month and forms part of that 40%, so your commission is everything above it. The more your portfolio grows, the more you earn.
R8,000 a month
On a R20,000 portfolio: R5,950 basic plus R2,050 commission.
R16,000 a month
On a R40,000 portfolio: R5,950 basic plus R10,050 commission.
R24,000 a month
On a R60,000 portfolio: R5,950 basic plus R18,050 commission.
R40,000 a month
On a R100,000 portfolio: R5,950 basic plus R34,050 commission.
Top performers with a R150,000 portfolio earn R60,000 a month, and there is no cap on commission. Amounts are monthly, before tax, on paid client fees excluding VAT.
Running a small practice? Gain security and keep growing
If you service a small book of clients on your own, you carry every deadline, every software bill and the search for new work by yourself. Join One Percent Accounting and keep doing the work you are good at, with a team and a system behind you.
- A basic salary every month, plus 40% of the fees you bill.
- Bring your existing clients with you. Their fees count towards your portfolio.
- New clients allocated to you daily, so your book keeps growing.
- No software or marketing costs: Xero, SARS eFiling access and our practice systems are provided.
- A team of Registered Accountants and SARS-registered tax practitioners to work with.
Your growth path
Everyone starts as an Accountant running their own portfolio of clients. From there, how far you go is up to you.
- Grow your portfolio and your income, with no cap on commission.
- Top performers move up to Team Leader and build their own team as we grow.
- Support towards professional body registration and SARS tax practitioner status.
- Training on Xero, SARS eFiling, CIPC and our systems from day one.
How to apply
Four simple steps from your CV to your first clients. Applications for the 2027 intake close on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and there are no onboarding costs.
Upload your CV
Your full name, email address and CV. It takes two minutes.
Online assessment
We email you a short online assessment to complete in your own time.
Online information session
All applicants join a live online group session on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 18:00, where we take you through the role, your earnings and what we expect.
Start with training
Get set up, trained on our systems and allocated your first clients.
Apply here
Professional, Registered Accountants only. Applications for the 2027 intake close on Tuesday 8 December 2026. Fill in your full name and email address, upload your CV, and we will come back to you. We read every application and reply to all of them.
Prefer email? Send your CV to [email protected].
Remote Accountant jobs: your questions
How much does a remote Accountant earn at One Percent Accounting?
You earn a R5,950 basic salary plus commission, adding up to 40% of the paid monthly fees (excluding VAT) from your client portfolio. A R60,000 portfolio pays R24,000 a month, R100,000 pays R40,000 and R150,000 pays R60,000. There is no cap.
How does the 40% commission work?
Each month you earn 40% of the fees your clients paid, excluding VAT. Your R5,950 basic is paid every month and forms part of that 40%, and your commission is the amount above it. The firm's 60% covers software, systems, training, marketing and admin.
Is this a full-time job?
Yes. These are full-time positions, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, working remotely from anywhere in South Africa.
Do I need to bring my own clients?
No. Our marketing brings in new clients every day and we allocate them to our Accountants. You can grow your portfolio faster with referrals from your own network.
I run my own small practice. Can I join and bring my clients?
Yes. Accountants servicing a small book who want more security are welcome. Your clients move onto the 1% Accounting service, their fees count towards your portfolio, and you gain a basic salary, new clients every day and a team behind you.
Is training provided, and are there onboarding costs?
Yes, training on Xero, SARS eFiling, CIPC and our systems is provided. There are no onboarding costs and nothing to pay to join.
Where will I work, and what do I need?
You work fully remotely, from home anywhere in South Africa, with Spaces offices available in the major centres. You need your own laptop, reliable internet and a quiet place to work.
Are people with disabilities welcome to apply?
Yes. The job is fully remote and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Tell us about any reasonable accommodation you need and we will work with you.
Which qualifications do you look for?
You must be a Professional, Registered Accountant (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA, ACCA or CIBA) with hands-on Xero experience. SAIT or SARS tax practitioner registration is an advantage. Drive, attitude and accuracy matter as much as paper.
How can I grow at One Percent Accounting?
Grow your portfolio and your income with no cap on commission. Top performers move up to Team Leader and build their own team, with support towards professional body registration and SARS tax practitioner status.
When do applications for the 2027 intake close?
Applications for the 2027 intake close on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 23:59. This is a once-off intake: every applicant joins one live online information session on Wednesday 9 December 2026, from 18:00 to 19:00 on Google Meet.
What happens after I apply?
We reply to every application. You receive a short online assessment by email and an invitation to the live online information session on Wednesday 9 December 2026 at 18:00, where we take all applicants through the role, the 40% earnings model and what we expect. Successful Accountants then start with training and their first clients.