The Beancounter

The Beancounter is South Africa’s leading provider of outsourced accounting and cloud accounting solutions for SMEs. As a trusted Xero Platinum Partner and registered with SAICA, SAIPA, and SARS, we deliver accurate compliance in payroll, VAT, CIPC Beneficial Ownership, and tax reporting while providing strategic advisory services that help businesses grow.

With over 17 years of experience and a team of 69 professionals, we work with growth-focused businesses across industries such as professional services, IT, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare, serving both local and international clients. Our fully cloud-based approach enables real-time collaboration, secure document sharing, and virtual consultations with no geographic limits.

Our services include bookkeeping, payroll, financial statement preparation, VAT, PAYE, provisional and income tax submissions, EMP501 reconciliations, tax clearance, and CIPC filings. We also help businesses migrate from desktop systems to cloud platforms like Xero and SageOne, ensuring smooth data migration and staff training.

What sets us apart is our three-level review process, rigorous quality controls, and fixed monthly pricing model that gives SMEs predictable costs with no hidden surprises.

At The Beancounter, our mission is to free business owners from financial admin, ensure compliance, deliver financial clarity, and provide the insights needed for sustainable business growth.