Senior Staff Accountant - UK (REMOTE from South Africa)

• →Support the month-end close for the UK, including preparation of journal entries, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly flux analysis
• →Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for the UK in a timely manner, including supplier and agent payments, invoicing and collections
• →Carry out day-to-day finance administration and data processing, including data entry, bank postings, document filing and maintenance of accounting records
• →Support UK statutory and tax compliance, including preparation of VAT returns, working with external advisers where required
• →Ensure timely responses to client requests and internal queries;
• →Support the preparation of financial statements and supporting documentation for audit purposes, and act as a point of contact for auditors and external advisers;
• →Handling external and internal queries via email / phone.
• →Identify and calculate provisions and exceptions to standard bookings;
• →Develop, document and improve business processes, procedures, checklists, and policies
• →Performs other duties as assigned or required.

• A seasoned professional with a full understanding of accounting practices, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Exercises sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Works independently with minimal supervision on routine work, receiving general instructions on new projects or assignments.

• Degree in business, majoring in Accounting, Finance or a related field. A professional accounting qualification, or progress towards one (e.g. CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA), is an advantage.
• 5+ years of combined experience in accounting and GL close process, including hands-on involvement in month-end close.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP (FRS 102) and UK VAT, with solid financial/operational understanding; US GAAP is a plus. Previous experience supporting a UK business is highly valued.
• Highly developed knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
• Comfortable combining hands-on administration and transactional processing with higher-level month-end close support
• Work collaboratively and communicate often with several internal departments
• Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business grows and changes
• Contributing to the organization in a professional manner with a positive attitude

• Fully remote environment
• Company provided equipment
• Monthly Technology Stipend

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