Financial expertise
for a stronger,
more resilient business.
Accounting, tax, payroll and compliance solutions designed to give South African businesses clarity, control and peace of mind.
How we help
Reliable accounting and monthly reporting
Practical tax and compliance support
Payroll and employer compliance services
Guidance to help your business grow
Businesses that trust our services
Transparent pricing
Choose the Perfect Package For
Your Financial and Accounting Services
Select from our flexible pricing options. We have the right plan to help you grow your business and stay ahead of your accounting needs.
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Starter
Starting from
R5,000
per month
Ideal for: businesses needing a bookkeeper plus back-office compliance support
- Up to 120 transactions/month
- Cloud accounting setup & support (Xero / QuickBooks / Sage)
- Cloud payroll setup & support (SimplePay / Sage Payroll)
- Workmen’s Compensation applications & letters of good standing
- CIPC admin: beneficial ownership, Financial Accountability Statements & annual returns
- SARS eFiling submissions: payroll, provisional & income tax and VAT
- Annual financial statements
- Tax compliance tracking & support
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Most popular
Financial Management Assistance
Starting from
R10,000
per month
Ideal for: growing SMEs needing structure, insight and hands-on financial management
- Everything in Starter
- Budgets & forecast tracking
- Systems review & help facilitating improvements
- Monthly management accounts
- 30-min monthly financial review call
- SARS correspondence support
- Periodic site visits
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Fractional CFO
Starting from
R20,000
per month
Ideal for: established businesses needing senior financial leadership without a full-time CFO
- Everything in Financial Management Assistance
- Assistance with finance applications
- Financial planning & analysis
- Resource planning
- Strategic assistance
- Automation & systems setup
We work with small to medium‑sized businesses.
We work with small to medium-sized businesses, startups, directors, entrepreneurs and growing companies that need reliable financial, tax and compliance support without hiring a full internal finance team.
Your finance function, without the cost of a full internal finance team.
Practical expertise you can rely on.
We combine accounting, tax and compliance knowledge with practical business support. Our focus is to make complex admin feel simple, keep your business compliant, and give you clear financial information so you can make better decisions.
Ready to get your accounting, tax and compliance sorted?
Book a consultation and we’ll help you understand what your business needs, what is urgent, and what can be handled step by step.
Book a free consultationMore than bookkeeping.
A complete financial function for your business.
Accounting & Financial Services
Reliable financial management to give you clarity, control and confidence.
Tax Services
Practical tax solutions to keep you compliant and minimise risk.
Compliance & Company Secretarial Services
Keeping your business compliant and properly structured.
Payroll & Employer Compliance
End-to-end payroll and employer compliance, handled for you.
Finance should help you run the business,
not just record it.
Practical financial support for businesses that need more than basic bookkeeping. We bring accounting, compliance, reporting and commercial insight together in one service, so you can make better decisions and stay in control.
Keep your financial records accurate, current and properly maintained.
Stay on top of your statutory responsibilities and reduce the risk of missed obligations.
Understand what your numbers mean and where your business is heading.
Access more senior financial thinking when your business requires it.
Financial information that leads to better decisions.
Financial statements are only valuable when they help you understand what is happening inside your business. We look beyond the numbers themselves to help identify trends, highlight potential issues and provide information that supports better decision-making.
Whether you’re reviewing profitability, planning your next stage of growth, managing cash flow or trying to understand business performance, we provide the financial perspective needed to make informed decisions.
One financial partner. One complete financial function.
Whether you need day-to-day financial management or higher-level strategic input, we provide the expertise, systems and support to help your business run more effectively.
Let’s make your financial information work harder.
Book your FREE 30-minute Financial Health Check. No obligation. No hard sell. Just a practical discussion.
Book your free consultationWayne Paulse
Director / Founder
Wayne Paulse is the Founder and Managing Director of The Finance Manager. He is a Professional Tax Practitioner (SA), Chartered Global Management Accountant and Associate Member of CIMA (ACMA, CGMA) and is affiliated with the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
With experience across audit, financial management, executive leadership and general management, Wayne brings both technical expertise and practical business experience to help owners make better financial decisions.
About WayneFAQs, with answers.
Answers the most frequently asked questions about finance and investment, helping both beginners and seasoned investors.
1. What services do you offer?
We assist businesses with bookkeeping, payroll, tax compliance, CIPC filings, company changes and related administrative compliance support.
2. Can you help with CIPC annual returns and beneficial ownership?
Yes. We assist with annual returns, beneficial ownership filings and related company secretarial updates.
3. Do you assist with payroll compliance?
Yes. We assist with payroll setup and ongoing compliance, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and employee tax certificate processes.
4. Do you work with clients remotely?
Yes. We work with clients remotely across South Africa using cloud-based systems and secure document sharing.
5. Can you help with SARS registrations and tax issues?
Yes. We assist with registrations, tax compliance support and practical help when business tax admin becomes difficult or time-consuming.
6. How do your fees work?
Depending on the work, we charge either once-off project fees or monthly recurring fees. We can provide a tailored quote based on your needs.
Still have a question?
Book a free consultationReady to actually understand your business finances?
Book a free 30-minute Financial Health Check. No obligation. No hard sell. Just an honest conversation about where your business stands.
Start with a free 30‑minute financial health check.
No obligation. We’ll look at where your business stands financially and tell you honestly what you need, even if that’s not us.
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