Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and manage a portfolio of roughly 300 UK small business clients, increasing to around 500 by 2027.

• Ensure that client work is submitted on time and with accuracy.

• Provide year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and confirmation statements.

• Review and approve the work produced by the team.

• Mentor accountants to ensure they deliver precise work on their first attempt.

• Prepare management accounts and articulate financial results to clients.

• Handle client calls to clarify accounts and their business implications.

• Actively follow up with clients when delays jeopardize deadlines and communicate the potential consequences.

• Keep accurate client records and maintain workflow data.

• Work collaboratively with Product, Tech, Sales, Support, and Onboarding teams to resolve issues.

• Utilize and help refine AI tools integrated into products and workflows.

• Achieve outcomes such as no missed statutory deadlines, a minimum of 97% client satisfaction, fewer review rounds, and accurate portfolio workflow data.

• Report directly to leadership located in the UK office.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a fully qualified member of ACCA, ICAEW (ACA), or ICAS (CA).

• Minimum of 5 years in UK accounting practice, including at least 2 years managing a portfolio of 150 or more SME clients.

• In-depth knowledge of UK statutory accounts (FRS 102 and 105) for private limited companies.

• Strong understanding of corporation tax and VAT for private limited companies, including the preparation and review of returns.

• Experience in preparing management accounts and conveying them to business owners in straightforward terms.

• Background in reviewing and overseeing a team’s work, including members working remotely or offshore.

• Proficient in Xero or a comparable cloud accounting software.

• Located in South Africa with legal working rights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams in other countries.

• Capacity to influence Product, Tech, Sales, and Support teams without direct authority.

• Strong commitment to processes, accurate records, and compliance.

• Willingness to embrace AI tools.

• Agreement to undergo required background screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from home.

• Flexible start and finish times to accommodate family or other commitments.

• Fully remote work from anywhere in the world for one month each year.

• Competitive market salaries.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.

• Employee share ownership plan available for eligible staff.

• Access to internal and external training programs.

• Responsibility and autonomy in your role.

• Opportunities for AI-focused professional development.

• Diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

• B Corp-certified employer.