Senior Staff Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Assist with the UK month-end closing process, which includes journal entries, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and monthly flux analysis.

• Manage UK accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, encompassing supplier and agent payments, invoicing, and collections.

• Execute daily finance administration and data processing tasks, such as data entry, bank postings, document filing, and maintaining accounting records.

• Aid in UK statutory and tax compliance efforts, including the preparation of VAT returns and working alongside external advisers.

• Address client inquiries and internal questions through email and phone communication.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and audit documentation.

• Serve as a liaison for auditors and external advisers.

• Identify and calculate provisions and exceptions for standard bookings.

• Develop, document, and enhance business processes, procedures, checklists, and policies.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned or required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, specializing in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• A professional accounting qualification, or progress towards one (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA), is preferred.

• Over 5 years of experience in accounting and the GL close process, including direct involvement in month-end closing activities.

• Proficiency in English, with outstanding written and verbal communication skills, is essential.

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and UK VAT regulations.

• Solid understanding of financial and operational principles.

• Familiarity with US GAAP is advantageous.

• Previous experience supporting a UK-based business is highly regarded.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel.

• Comfortable balancing hands-on administration and transactional processing with advanced month-end close support.

• Ability to collaborate and maintain frequent communication with various internal departments.

• Flexibility to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business evolves.

• Contribute to the organization in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote working environment.

• Equipment provided by the company.

• Monthly technology stipend.

• 24/7 access to collaborative tools and training resources.

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace.