Accounting Services for Businesses in South Africa
Professional accounting support that keeps you compliant, cash-flow aware, and ready to grow.
Who This Is For
This service is built for business owners and managers who want their finances to be accurate, up to date, and useful — without becoming accounting experts.
- A growing SME that needs reliable monthly reporting
- A founder who wants clean books for funding or scaling
- A business that’s VAT registered or preparing for it
- A company dealing with payroll & multiple expense categories
- A business with messy records or missing documents
- A business owner who suspects they’re paying too much tax
Industries We Commonly Support
Specialized accounting for specific verticals.
What Accounting Means (And What It’s Not)
If bookkeeping is “recording the game,” accounting is “reviewing the match and improving the strategy.”
Bookkeeping (Foundation)
- Capturing transactions (income/expenses)
- Allocating categories
- Reconciliation (bank vs records)
- Keeping source documents
Accounting (Decision Layer)
- Interpreting the numbers
- Producing financial statements & reports
- Ensuring compliance alignment (SARS/CIPC)
- Advising on tax, cash flow & profitability
The Real Business Problems We Solve
We don't just file forms; we fix the financial chaos that holds businesses back.
“I don’t trust my numbers”
When transactions aren’t reconciled properly, your profit can look good on paper while cash is disappearing. Accurate accounting gives you numbers you can actually rely on.
“We’re always behind”
If you’re doing catch-up every quarter, the business runs blind most of the year. A monthly process keeps you current and reduces stress.
“VAT and tax are always a panic”
Most tax problems start with weak record-keeping: missing invoices, miscategorised expenses, or inconsistent reporting.
“We can’t scale”
Scaling without clean accounting creates chaos: unclear margins, uncontrolled costs, and low confidence from partners, banks, and investors.
“We’re not audit-ready”
Even if you’re not being audited today, your business should be able to answer basic financial questions quickly and confidently.
"We finally have clarity on our numbers and no longer stress about month-end or compliance."
What’s Included
The core deliverables most South African SMEs need.
Monthly Accounting & Reconciliations
Monthly accounting, bank reconciliation, allocation of income/expenses, anomaly review, and basic accuracy checks.
Monthly Management Reporting
Management reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet), cash flow visibility, and simple commentary on what changed.
Compliance-Ready Record Keeping
Structured document handling, correct expense classification, and clear trails for SARS queries.
Year-End Support
Annual Financial Statements preparation, year-end pack coordination, and clean ledger handover.
Advisory & Decision Support
Budgeting support, cost control improvements, and profitability analysis (Optional but Powerful).
How We Work
We believe good accounting starts with structure and consistency. Our approach is designed to give business owners clarity without unnecessary complexity.
Typical Timelines
We don't guess timelines without seeing your state, but here are realistic ranges.
Choosing the Right Option
Compare detailed accounting options for your stage of growth.
| Option | Best For | Outcome / Risks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. DIY Accounting | Micro businesses with very low volume & discipline. | Risks: Missed compliance, messy records, slow decisions. |
| 2. Bookkeeper Only | Capturing info but no deep reporting needed. | Risks: Lack of insight, tax planning, and Year-End structure. |
| 3. Accounting Firm (Us) | SMEs needing consistency, compliance & clarity. | Outcome: Stable month-end, better decisions, less stress. |
| 4. In-house Accountant | Larger businesses with complex daily ops. | Risk: Higher fixed cost; still requires management oversight. |
Our Process
How we get from "messy" to "managed".
Quick Discovery & Assessment
We understand your business type, current accounting state (clean/messy), tools (Xero/Sage), and key monthly needs.
Setup & Structure
We align on a practical chart of accounts, document flow rules, and a stable monthly timeline.
Monthly Execution & Reporting
Every month: Receive documents -> Reconcile -> Review anomalies -> Generate reports -> Provide feedback.
Continuous Improvement
We keep improving accuracy by reducing recurring errors and clarifying expenses vs drawings.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Working with Creations Accounting helped us clean up our records and plan properly."