Accountant

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accountant (5 Years Experience ACCA Qualified)

Join a down-to-earth UK accountancy firm supporting high-growth construction and trade businesses

Remote (South Africa-based) R50 000 - R65 000 per month UK Working Hours (Mon- Fri)

About Our Client

This UK-based accountancy and advisory firm specialises in helping owner-managed businesses in the construction and trades sectors. With a practical relationship-driven approach they combine best-in-class cloud systems like Xero Dext and Syft with proactive advisory services. Their team culture is supportive and impact-driven where each team member plays a visible valuable role.

The Role: Accountant

As a qualified Accountant youll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of UK clients preparing and reviewing statutory accounts tax returns and VAT/CIS submissions while providing actionable advice on cash flow and tax planning. Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance spotting opportunities and driving better business decisions for clients. This is a fully remote position (from South Africa) with regular contact with clients and internal teams in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum 5 years experience in an accountancy practice or advisory agency
Prepare and review statutory accounts CT600 returns VAT returns and CIS submissions
Produce management accounts and forecasts for client reporting
Liaise directly with HMRC on behalf of clients
Ensure all filing deadlines are met accurately and on time
Advise clients on cash flow profitability and tax planning
Review work from junior accountants and bookkeepers
Support clients with optimising cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero Dext Xenon Syft)

About You

ACCA qualified (essential)
5 years experience in UK-focused accountancy roles
Deep understanding of UK accounting standards VAT CIS and corporation tax
Direct experience dealing with HMRC and UK statutory compliance
Proficient in Xero (certifications advantageous) and ideally QuickBooks
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication neutral English accent required
Commercially savvy with a proactive and client-first mindset

Accountant (5 Years Experience ACCA Qualified) Join a down-to-earth UK accountancy firm supporting high-growth construction and trade businesses Remote (South Africa-based) R50 000 - R65 000 per month UK Working Hours (Mon- Fri) About Our Client This UK-based accountancy and advisory firm speciali...