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Chartered Accountants (SA) • Registered Auditors • Tax Practitioners
Accounting & Audit Services In Johannesburg From People You Can Trust
Monthly Bookkeeping, Tax Returns, Payroll and Audits for Businesses in Randburg, Sandton and greater Johannesburg. Free consultation, no obligation.
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We have had an absolutely outstanding experience with FirstPlace. From the very first interaction they demonstrated professionalism, deep expertise and a genuine commitment to helping us succeed.
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What We Do
Audit, Accounting And Tax Under One Roof
We operate in three core areas: Audit & Assurance, Advisory and Tax Solutions. Whether you need a statutory audit, a dedicated monthly accountant or help with a SARS dispute, one trusted team handles it.
Clients range from start-ups to established businesses with turnovers of R0 to over R1bn a year, plus body corporates and homeowners associations.
Award-Winning Leadership
Our founder is a 2023 Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans winner in Entrepreneurship.
Audit & Assurance
Statutory audits, independent reviews, and body corporate & HOA audits done with precision.
Monthly Accounting & Payroll
Bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts and CIPC compliance with a dedicated accountant.
Tax Solutions
Company and personal tax, VAT, provisional tax, SARS audits, disputes and tax debt.
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SAICA & IRBA Registered
Registered auditors, practice no. 946141-0000.
SARS Tax Practitioners
Registered tax practitioners, PR0098195.
B-BBEE Level 1
Black-owned, youth-led and 135% procurement recognition.
Who We Are
Cash Flow Is The Heartbeat Of Your Business. We Keep It Strong.
Without proper accounting, SARS takes more than it should, penalties pile up and that heartbeat fades. Founded in 2020 by Tumelo Makgakga CA(SA), FirstPlace gives small and medium businesses big-firm expertise at SME-friendly fees.
How It Works
A Simple Path To Stress-Free Compliance
No jargon and no surprises. We start by understanding your business, then build a service plan that fits your goals, your budget and your compliance deadlines.
01
Free Consultation
We listen, review your situation and identify risks and opportunities.
02
Tailored Proposal
A clear quote or monthly package matched to your needs.
03
Onboarding & Clean-Up
We bring your books, tax and CIPC records up to date.
04
Ongoing Support
Monthly reporting, deadlines handled and proactive advice.
Why FirstPlace
Big-Firm Expertise. SME-Friendly Service.
We build trust with open communication and ethical practice. Our proactive approach helps you avoid pitfalls before they impact your business.
Expertise & Precision
Qualified CAs, auditors and tax practitioners who deliver accurately, every time.
Proactive Support
We flag SARS deadlines, risks and savings before they cost you.
Monthly Packages
Transparent Pricing For Growing Businesses
Small Business
Non-VAT vendors under R1m sales p/a
R
4,499
/ pm
Excl. VAT
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Payroll & PAYE
- Management accounts
- SARS & CIPC compliance
- Business coaching
Growth Business
VAT vendors with sales over R1m p/a
R
6,999
/ pm
Excl. VAT
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Payroll & PAYE
- Management accounts
- SARS & CIPC compliance
- VAT returns & eFiling
Outsourced CFO
R1m+ sales needing strategic guidance
R
14,999
/ pm
Excl. VAT
- Daily/weekly processing
- Monthly business coaching
- Budgets & forecasts
- Integrated SARS eFiling
- Board & bank meetings
Audit & Tax
Once-off engagements, quoted per job
Quote
- Statutory audits & reviews
- Body corporate & HOA audits
- Company & personal tax
- SARS disputes & debt
- CIPC & secretarial
Meet The Founder
Led By A CA(SA) Trained At KPMG And PwC
Tumelo Makgakga left his management role at PwC in 2020 to build a firm that makes expert accounting accessible to every South African business.
Tumelo Makgakga
Founder & Director, CA(SA) RA
The FirstPlace Team
Accountants, Auditors & Tax Experts
Global Exposure, Local Knowledge
Experience from KPMG South Africa, KPMG UK in London and PwC serving JSE-listed clients, now focused on helping SMEs survive, scale and succeed.
Let's Get Started
Ready To Take The Stress Out Of SARS And Your Books?
Speak to a Chartered Accountant today. Call 010 596 5902, WhatsApp 066 086 6065 or send us your details and we will call you back within one business day.
Common Questions
Answers Before You Pick Up The Phone
Still unsure? Call 010 596 5902 or WhatsApp 066 086 6065. We are happy to help.
We prepare a quotation for each engagement, based on the estimated time our professionals need to complete the work at rates appropriate to their level of knowledge and experience. Request a quote and we will respond quickly.
Each engagement is different and has its own timeline. We agree on the timeline with you at the start of every engagement, and we are known for quick turnaround times.
Yes. Our tax solutions cater for individuals, trusts and companies: ITR12, ITR12T, ITR14, provisional tax, VAT, SARS queries, verifications, objections and tax debt.
Bookkeeping, payroll, management accounts, VAT/PAYE/income tax compliance, CIPC secretarial compliance, annual financial statements and a dedicated accountant. Packages start from R4,499.99 per month (excl. VAT).
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