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Crest met with and interviewed up and coming Gillitts based accounting firm MJ Chartered Accountants business owner, Melissa Jacobs.
Q – Tell us a bit about MJ Chartered Accountants
I started the business in 2013 after leaving corporate. We are an outsourced accounting practice that offers the full range of accounting services to the SMME sector. We are extremely proud of the growth we have achieved over the last few years, based purely on referrals from our existing clients and our reputation. My team is an all ladies team and I am extremely passionate about empowering women.
Q – Your branding and Logo reflect a number of Lion pictures, tell us about that?
Yes, there is so much we can learn from the lion. The Lion is a great representation of what we stand for as a team – we are a pride who are fiercely focused in everything we do, but can be gentle and fearless at the same time.
Q – Tell us about the services that you offer?
We offer monthly management accounts, vat submissions, all tax related matters, annual financial statements, outsourced payroll, workmans compensation compliance etc
Q – What makes you different and why would anybody choose MJ Chartered Accountants?
We have a 5 point Unique Selling Proposition that we believe makes us different:
- Qualified – Owned and operated by a qualified CA, you can rest assured that you are going to get accurate and sound financial information about your business;
- Budget Conscious – We understand the plight of small to medium size enterprises and offer a range of services to suit all budgets;
- Tax – We are strong on tax and will look to maximize your tax efficiency within the legal parameters of the law;
- Deadline Driven – We will always get everything done on time;
- Personalised Service – We are not just number crunchers, we focus on getting to know our clients and building long term relationships with them.
Q – Why would a business want to outsource their accounting if they could employ an in-house resource?
There are a number of benefits to be derived by outsourcing your accounting, including:
- Cost Savings – You only pay for the services you need, when you need them;
- Experience & Expertise – You have finance professionals looking at your numbers, including access to a Chartered Accountant;
- Compliance – The cost of non compliance can be vey high, we are experienced at taking care of all these onerous requirements for you;
- Speedy Resolution of any Tax Issues – Being tax practitioners we have direct access to a dedicated resource at SARS ensuring that any issues can be speedily resolved;
- Continuity – No gaps or momentum lost as would be the case if you have a change of staff in your in-house accounting team.
Our Offer to You – A Complimentary Tax & Accounting Health Check to ensure all your affairs are up to date and fully compliant. Email Melissa atmelissa@mjacc.co.za to book your session.
