Accountant

Description

Our UK based client works closely with small and medium-sized businesses, offering fixed fees and a hands-on, proactive approach to accounting. Their goal is to enhance business’s profitability while minimising tax liabilities. In addition to identifying tax-saving opportunities and ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations, they provide everything businesses need to help manage their finances, including accounting software. They are looking for an Accountant to join their team. The Accountant will assist in preparing financial accounts for directors, support the workload management, and contribute to key accounting functions such as VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management accounts. A detail-oriented, proactive individual with strong accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills, the ideal candidate is deadline-driven, adaptable to an evolving work environment, and capable of handling workload variations efficiently.

This is a remote position open to those living anywhere in South Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare draft financial accounts for director review
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns in compliance with UK regulations
• Support the preparation of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Perform bookkeeping duties, including bank reconciliations, journal postings, and ledger management
• Ensure deadlines are met by following the workload planner
• Provide support for financial reporting and analysis
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and tax legislation
• Work collaboratively with the accounting team to manage workflow efficiently
• Assist with ad hoc financial tasks as required by the operations manager
• Meeting workload targets as per the weekly planner
• Accurate and timely submission of accounts and reports
• Compliance with UK accounting standards and regulations
• Effective communication and problem-solving within the team

Skills, Experience & Requirements

• CA(SA)/ACCA qualified or part-qualified
• Experience in a general practice accounting role
• Strong knowledge of relevant accounting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
• Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Friendly and approachable team player
• Proactive and able to adapt to changing priorities

Load Shedding

Applicants must be able to ensure they can maintain internet and power during office hours.