The Beancounter

The Beancounter is South Africa’s leading provider of outsourced accounting and cloud accounting solutions for SMEs. As a Xero Platinum Partner and registered with SAICA, SAIPA, and SARS, we combine expert compliance in payroll, VAT, and CIPC Beneficial Ownership with scalable advisory that fuels growth.

We offer a complete suite of cloud-based accounting services built for growth-focused businesses:

• Bookkeeping, payroll, and tax submissions with SARS compliance

• Preparation of financial statements and CIPC Beneficial Ownership filings

• VAT, PAYE, provisional and income tax submissions, EMP501 reconciliations, and tax clearance

• Strategic advisory for scaling and cash flow management

• Transition from desktop systems to cloud platforms like Xero and SageOne, including data migration and training

With more than 17 years of experience and a team of 69 professionals, The Beancounter is trusted by SMEs with turnovers between R1 million and R500 million. Our rigorous internal quality controls include a three-level review process, ongoing staff training, and industry-specific compliance expertise to ensure accuracy and trust in every report.

Our clients span professional services, IT, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, both in South Africa and internationally. Because we are fully cloud-based, we deliver virtual consultations, secure digital document collection, and real-time collaboration with no geographic limits.

What makes us different is our fixed monthly pricing model. Business owners gain predictable accounting costs with no hidden surprises, covering payroll, VAT, year-end financials, and more.

At The Beancounter, our mission is simple:
✔ Free business owners from financial admin
✔ Ensure compliance with SARS and CIPC
✔ Deliver financial clarity that drives smarter decisions
✔ Help companies build sustainable growth

Whether you are a new entrepreneur migrating to the cloud or an established enterprise seeking monthly oversight, The Beancounter is your trusted partner for smart, stress-free accounting in South Africa.